Feb 26 2010
With the installation of Solar Panels Plus’ SPP-30 evacuated tube collectors at Homestead Family Restaurant, it has become the only restaurant to establish a solar water heating system in all of Southeastern Idaho. Solar Panels Plus is a producer of solar panels, solar water heaters, and solar air conditioning and heating systems.
John Williams, COO, Solar Panels Plus, said the company is delighted to see its water heating system installed in the Idaho restaurant and is eagerly looking forward to supply its efficient solar products to more restaurant owners. The company’s evacuated tube collectors are equipped with special optics and glass tubes with double walls to harvest the energy more efficiently, he added.
The solar water heating system was installed by K&M Refrigeration at the restaurant. It comprises five solar collectors, with each collector having 30 evacuated tubes. These evacuated tubes are capable of operating efficiently in any climatic conditions including freezing or cold climates. This system is perfectly suited where heated water with temperatures above or up to 150ºF is required.
Homestead Family Restaurant’ owner, Bill Dishman, said that the restaurant is adopting several energy saving initiatives and this installation is one among them. Dishman further added that he is very pleased with product and is expecting to save more $500 a month in energy costs. Currently, the restaurant has one water heater for dishwasher and another one for food preparation, hand washing and cleaning.
Source: www.solarpanelsplus.com