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  • 1.  Solar Thermal in Saint Louis

    Posted 03-23-2021 08:24 AM
    Hi Everyone,

    Does anyone know of any good solar thermal installers in the eastern half of Missouri or Southern Illinois? I’m interested in ditching my gas water heater, and have maxed out my PV array already. I’d also be open to combining this with Geothermal if someone has specialties in both.

    Regards,
    Alan


  • 2.  RE: Solar Thermal in Saint Louis

    ASES Life Member
    Posted 03-23-2021 08:47 AM
    @Henry Vandermark do you have any recommendations or connections for Alan?​

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    American Solar Energy Society
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  • 3.  RE: Solar Thermal in Saint Louis

    Posted 03-23-2021 08:58 AM
    I’m in St. Louis City if that makes a difference.

    Regards,
    Alan




  • 4.  RE: Solar Thermal in Saint Louis

    Chapter Leader
    Posted 03-23-2021 11:58 AM
    Alan:
    I am not in your area,  but you might start with ASES Chapters in your area.
    www.heartlandrenewable.org 
    www.illinoissolar.org
    https://www.midwestrenew.org 

    There are some lists, but best to have a local referral.

    https://www.cleanenergyauthority.com/missouri-solar-installers

     https://illinoissolar.org/residential-installers/
     
    As you seemed to max out your roof with PV you might see if your contractor have ever done a PV-Therm system. There are some that can be retrofit, but experience counts.




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    Henry Vandermark
    Solar Wave Energy, Inc.
    Cambridge MA
    hkv@solarwave.com
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  • 5.  RE: Solar Thermal in Saint Louis

    Posted 03-23-2021 12:06 PM
    That’s where I started. My installer is one of the larger ones for PV, but it seems like there is little to no contractors actively advertising thermal in the metro area.

    Regards,
    Alan Dierker