Researchers in Spain have proposed two control strategies for the integration of heat pumps in district heating systems assisted by solar thermal collectors. Their technical-economic analysis shows ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. A solar pool heater uses a pump, a solar collector and piping in conjunction with your existing pool filter. The process is simple: The pump takes water ...

A suite of federal incentives to help pay for new electric appliances will sunset Dec. 31. Here’s how to take advantage of ...

U.S. solar thermal panel manufacturer Fafco has developed a photovoltaic-thermal heat pump solution for water and pool heating. “The solution utilizes an open-loop solar drain-back style system that ...

Oekoboiler Swiss AG continues to strengthen its position as a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient water heating ...

The system takes water from near the bottom of a solar heat storage tank and pumps it through a collector — where it’s heated by the sun — and then back to the tank. This continues as long as there’s ...

Installing solar power at a home is a great way to reduce electricity bills, especially as the cost of solar panels and their associated electronics continue to plummet. Not every utility allows ...

"It is amazing." Time's running out to snag the $2,000 tax credit for a new water heater — here's how to cash in before the ...

For some homeowners, making their home more environmentally friendly may be on the to-do list this year. Although small changes can contribute towards this, installing new, sustainable hot water and ...