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We simply heat water faster, more efficiently and more reliably. AET’s uses proprietary technology for manufacturing the absorbers and the collectors as well as our high efficiency heat exchangers to produce high efficiency systems.

With thousands of installed applications across the world, the AET experience and know-how can’t be beat. We have installed thousands of applications from record breaking to basic home installation and pool heating.

The benefits of an AET solar system include:

  • Fast return on investment
  • Numerous credit and financing options available
  • Safe, reliable, durable time tested systems
  • Turnkey systems made in America

Although we produce many types of solar water heating systems, our flagship system is the indirect non pressurized drainback system design using water as the heating fluid.

Benefits of the indirect pressurized drainback system:

  • Reliable in various climates
  • Non Toxic and durable
  • Low maintenance
  • Fewer points of failure,
  • Prevents freezing and overheating issues
  • Is highly cost effective.

Additionally, the Drainback design of the EagleSun Pro Line does not require costly ASME pressurized storage vessels or a heat exchanger in the collector loop, dramatically increasing the efficiency of the system. The superior durability offers system life-spans known to exceed 30 years.

AET’s commercial lines of products are available in either glycol or drainback designs. AET’s commercial systems, the EagleSun Pro Line, offer just the right solution for any project, large or small.

Case Studies

Eglin Air Force BaseIn October 2009, Eglin Air Force Base located in Valparaiso, FL installed 12 solar thermal panels atop their roof with a 500 gallon storage tank in their mechanical room. This Drainback system is one of the most efficient on the market today. Complying with new regulations in which governmental buildings need to reduce their energy consumption by 30%, Eglin Air Force Base is surely ahead of the game.

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IKEA OrlandoIn October of 2007 Ikea began building their Orlando store to include 309,000 sq ft of home furnishings, including restaurant and catering. Ikea Orlando was designed to be green from the ground up and to earn LEED Certification. To reduce their energy bills on the restaurant, they installed a solar thermal system (heating hot water) on their building. This earned them valuable LEED points and reduced their natural gas consumption.

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Arizona Power Service (APS)

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Arizona Power Service
APS – Renewable Energy Incentive Program

Last DSIRE Review: 1/20/2011
Program Overview:
State: Arizona
Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Solar HVAC, Solar Pool Heating, Daylighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Small Hydroelectric, Other Distributed Generation Technologies
Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Residential
Amount: PV incentives may be de-rated based on expected performance
Grid-tied residential PV: $0.60watt; see below for more information
Off-grid residential PV (less than 5 kW): $1.50/watt DC;
Grid-tied non-residential PV up to 30 kW: $1.75/W
Grid-tied non-residential PV over 30 kW: production-based incentive (PBI)
Off-grid non-residential PV: $1.35/W DC or PBI
Residential/small solar water heating: $0.50/kWh of estimated first-year savings
Non-residential solar water heating: up to $0.75/kWh of estimated first-year savings
Large solar water heating and solar HVAC systems: production based incentive
Solar Daylighting: $0.20/kWh estimated first year savings
Grid-tied wind systems (residential and non-residential):$2.25/W
Off-grid wind systems (residential and non-residential):$1.80/W Other renewables: performance-based incentive
Maximum Incentive: PV: 50% of project costs. Up-front incentive payment is limited to $75,000
SWH: 50% of system costs
Eligible System Size: Minimum for off-grid systems: 5 kW
Maximum for large PV: 2 MW
Under the small SWH system incentive, systems must have OG-300 ratings of 10,000 kWh per year energy savings. “Large” SWH systems have minimum 5,000 kWh/yr. estimated energy savings
Equipment Requirements: SWH systems must be certified to SRCC OG-300 standards
Installation Requirements: PV systems must be installed by a licensed contractor holding one or more of the following certifications with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors: C-11, K-11, L-11.
SWH systems must be installed by a licensed contractor holding one or more of the following certifications with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, C-37, C-37R, K-77, K-78, L-77, L-78.
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: APS
Funding Source: RES Surchage
Web Site: http://www.aps.com/main/green/choice/choice_23.html?source=hme
Summary:

Through the Renewable Incentive Program, Arizona Public Service (APS) offers customers who install various renewable energy sources the opportunity to sell the credits associated with the energy generated to APS. Previously, APS only provided incentives for solar technologies, but they expanded the list of qualified renewables in 2008 to include all technologies eligible for Arizona’s Renewable Energy Standard (RES). The solar technologies eligible for a rebate include photovoltaic (PV), solar hot water, solar HVAC and solar daylighting systems. Up-front incentives for PV may be de-rated based on expected performance. Renewable energy systems are eligible for the following credit amounts:

  • Grid-tied PV (residential): $.60
  • Grid-tied PV (non-residential): Upto $1.75
  • Off-grid PV (residential): $1.50
  • Off-grid PV (non-residential): $1.35
  • Solar hot water systems (residential): $0.50/kWh estimated first-year energy savings based on OG-300 ratings, up to 50% of the system’s cost.
  • Solar hot water systems (commercial): Up to $0.75/kWh estimated first-year energy savings based on OG-300 ratings for small systems. For large SWH systems, customers can receive $0.45/kWh estimated first year energy savings, or may choose a 10, 15 or 20 year PBI. Incentives are limited to 50% of total system cost.
  • Solar HVAC systems (non-residential only):The incentive for the thermal energy delivered for cooling by a solar HVAC system is based on actual performance and ranges between $0.12/kWh-equivalent and $0.16.kWh equivalent. In addition, systems that incorporate solar thermal heating and/or solar thermal water heating are eligible for the large solar water heating PBI.
  • Solar Daylighting (non-residential only): $0.20/kWh anticipated first year savings.
  • Other solar technologies (non-residential only): PBI amount varies by contract length and technology.
  • Grid-tied wind systems (residential and non-residential):$2.25/W up to 50% of the system cost or $75,000; non-residential systems may opt for the PBI
  • Off-grid wind systems (residential and non-residential):$1.80/W up to 50% of the system cost or $75,000; non-residential systems may opt for the PBI
  • Other renewables installed by non-residential customers can apply to receive a PBI. APS will evaluate the project to determine if it is able to qualify renewable energy incentives.

APS recently established a net metering pilot program for systems of 100 kW-DC or less. Click here for more information.

Funds are assigned through a reservation process. All necessary forms can be downloaded from the program website.

APS is purchasing solar credits and renewable energy certificates to help the company meet the state’s Renewable Energy Standard (RES). Participating customers receive a one-time rebate or receive an incentive based on system output or kWh savings. APS will have access to the credits for the life of the RES program.
Contact:

Credit Purchase Program Customer Service Line
Arizona Public Service Company
Solar Energy Services
Mail Station 3161
P.O. Box 53933
Phoenix, AZ 85072-3999
Phone: (602) 328-1924
Fax: (602) 250-2724
E-Mail: renewables@aps.com

TEP Reduces Solar Rebate – 2012


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TEP is running out of money for it’s historically generous solar program. TEP announced that the rebate will like stay at it’s $0.75 per watt incentive level. That’s amongst the lowest rebate in the state.

Solar incentives offered by Tucson Electric Power Co. (TEP)—at least in terms of commercial installations—have really taken off. Meanwhile, residential installations under the incentive programs are still somewhat behind. As such, the utility is seeking to reduce the total amount of solar incentives it offers for commercial developments in 2012, while leaving the amount for residential installations the same. That’s despite proposing to spend $8 million more on solar in 2012 than in 2011.

Tucson Electric Power Co. is asking state regulators to lower subsidies for residential customers who install solar arrays, saying the utility is running out of funding for the rebates amid a surge in demand.

Nearly 1,100 local homeowners have reserved TEP’s SunShare rebates for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems this year, surpassing the total number of residential solar power systems completed over the previous nine years combined, TEP said.

Solar installers are wary of the reduced incentive plan and caution that the steep reduction in commercial incentives could hurt the market.

“When they’re trying to fulfill their mandate, it doesn’t seem to me it’s in the interest of the whole spirit of it to put the kibosh on commercial [development],” Charlie O’Dowd, president of Abco/Westcap Solar told the Arizona Daily Star.