Services

DESIGN

• Solar Thermal

  Solar thermal systems must meet the needs of each building and its owner/occupants. A variety of factors go into each design, including but not limited to: occupancy and usage patterns, shading issues, building orientation, type of heating appliances, budget, space constraints and aesthetics.
   
  We also use professional solar thermal software to assist with system design and quantify system performance; and constantly evaluate a variety of commercially produced solar thermal product lines.

• Shade Analysis

  Is your site too shaded for solar? We have a professional shade analysis tool to quantify seasonal affect of trees, buildings, or topography on solar gain.

INSTALLATION

• Solar Thermal

  Liquid Solar does complete turn-key solar installs. We are licensed and insured.
  

• On-demand Water Heaters

  We are certified installers of Rinnai on demand water heaters.

• Boilers

  We work with a licensed plumber and heating contractor - who himself has a large solar thermal system - for boiler replacement or upgrades (to high-efficiency units). This can simplify life for General Contractors on new home construction by reducing the number of subcontractors.

OTHER

• Consulting

  Planning a home remodel or new commercial building? We work with architects, builders, and do-it-yourselfers on a consulting basis throughout the state. Making accommodations for solar early in the process is highly recommended.

• Energy Audits

  If you are not a NW energy customer or need a more thorough assessment, we can recommend a contractor for a private energy audit. They will conduct a blower door test (to ID infiltration losses) and use an infrared camera to track down insidious sources of heat loss. Audits can determine if you are better off insulating, upgrading windows, or upgrading a boiler before you invest in a solar thermal space heating system. These specialists can also conduct a heat load analysis.

• Real-time Data Logging

  For larger systems we offer real-time wifi data logging to monitor collectors, tanks, radiant floors, PV systems, ambient temperatures, flow rate, pump operation, and energy production.

• Alternative Heating Sources

  We often integrate our solar thermal systems with non-traditional heaters such as Rinnai on-demand water heaters, high-efficiency electric boilers, and wood gasification boilers. Let us know if you need input on these products or in choosing between propane, electric and natural gas boilers.

• Do-It-Yourself Support

  Are you a do-it-yourself-er but need a bit of help ordering components, brainstorming ideas or with some assistance on certain parts of an install? Or do you live in a remote location and need help selecting or ordering a solar thermal system? We can help to the extent needed.