A solar thermal system for your Laneway home will fall in line with the objective of EcoDensity. The plan for density, design, and land use while conciously developing for environmental sustainability, affordability, and livability.
While reducing green house gas emissions, a solar thermal system can provide domestic hot water and radiant heating by using energy from the sun.
This is a solar thermal sample system for an approximately 500 square foot home that will heat around 60% of your hot water needs.
Part Description for Sample Solar Thermal System for 4 occupants
Price ($)
10 Tube complete system w/ manifold, tubes, mounting frame
1350
Glycol and Fittings
350
Pumping Station (with controller and expansion tank)
1080
Single coil tank
2000
50 ft of 1/2" or 3/4" copper line-set with insulation
