Solar Hot Water Incentives In Connecticut

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Many people and companies want to benefit from solar hot water because it is free and it is environmentally responsible. Many people are familiar with solar hot water systems like flat panels. However, the newest technology that is being approved for certification is the SolarBeam Concentrator, a parabolic concentrator that tracks the sun and produces up to 12kW of solar hot water.

Shown below is a calculator that shows how much energy 1 SolarBeam can produce of solar hot water.
The SolarBeam can heat 600 liters of cold water from 12 Celsius to 85 Celsius in 4.5 hours

Calculator
Type Static Hot Water (Metric)

Amount Of Hot Water Per Day (Liters) 600

Direct Kwh/Day/M2 (Average) 4.5
Initial Water Temperature (Celsius) 12
Desired Water Temperature (Celsius) 85
Average Dish Kwh 47.9
Kwh Required 50.9
Number Of Solarbeam 1
This powerful solar hot water system is available to residential and solar hot water commercial customers. It can be sold to any facility that uses hot water. Shown below are some applications:

• Wineries
• Beverage ...
... Companies
• Hotels
• Apartments
• Schools/Universities
• Industry
• Greenhouses

Solar Hot Water Rebates in Connecticut
Last DSIRE Review: 01/10/2011
Program Overview:
State: Connecticut
Incentive Type: Industry Recruitment/Support
Eligible Efficiency Technologies: Custom/Others pending approval
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Passive Solar Space Heat, Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaic, Landfill Gas, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectric, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Municipal Solid Waste, CHP/Cogeneration, Solar Pool Heating, Day lighting, Anaerobic Digestion, Tidal Energy, Wave Energy, Ocean Thermal, Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Applicable Sectors: Commercial
Maximum Incentive: $10,000
Terms: Measures must be in the prototype stage or pre-commercial stage
Funding Source: Oil overcharge restitution funds
Program Budget: ~$50,000 annually
Web Site: http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2994&q=389832&opmNav_GID=180...

Summary:
Connecticut's New Energy Technology program aims to develop innovative energy-efficient technologies and renewable-energy technologies in order to save energy, improve air quality and generate employment opportunities in Connecticut. Grants are available to applicants who submit promising pre-commercial technologies that conserve energy or facilitate the use of renewable energy. Individual awards up to $10,000 will be awarded to as many as five "small firms" -- a firm that employs 30 or fewer people -- each year. Previous award recipients have used grant funding for product development, prototype testing, patent application, business plan development, payroll, and product marketing and promotion at trade shows.

In addition to providing grant funding, the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) offer guidance to recipients to find additional technical and financial assistance. This assistance could include locating potential industry partners, or identifying and applying for other state and federally sponsored programs.

The following program schedule applies:
• November: Grant application period opens
• Early February: Grant application period closes
• February: Tier I review of grant applications completed
• March: Tier II review of grant applications completed
• April/May: Grant award documents mailed
• September 30: Combined financial and progress report from grant recipients received and reviewed*
• October 31: Progress report submitted to U.S. Department of Energy*

Grant recipients submit progress reports on a quarterly basis until the grant is expended. Grant recipients are expected to submit a final report after one year, describing the project's progress and how the award has assisted the project's development.

This is a guest post by James Peter. He is a fairly well-known Solar Heating and Solar Water for more details please visit http://www.solartronenergy.com/.