Has anyone recently written any articles about the current state of solar thermal? I'm a big fan and have had several systems over the years. I have two projects coming up where thermal would be an excellent fit...but getting information from any of the companies offering thermal systems is less than desirable. 

I don't think solar thermal is dead! And I'd like to keep investing in it as a piece of the renewable energy puzzle. But I would like to be working with a company or two that is active...that will answer the phone, return calls, and reply to emails within the week! 

Any feedback appreciated. 

I have been working with thermal for a long time. I imported evacs from China. A good product. But unless you can lump together enough cash for at least a 20' container (60+ units), you cannot get up to bat. Most people today just use PV because the PV energy level use is much higher (Electricity). And over production can get net metered in some states, so there is no maxing out storage, etc..

I agree it is a fabulous source of energy. It just is not a very good business case unless you have already achieved size (Business size) and can get into commercial systems, and have no problem bringing over containers (Goes to economies to scale pricing). Additionally you never have leaking pipes with electricity. Solar thermal is a plumbing project, except for hot air panels.

Freezing climates additional issues, etc..

Best of luck....

Has anyone recently written any articles about the current state of solar thermal? I'm a big fan and have had several systems over the years. I have two projects coming up where thermal would be an excellent fit...but getting information from any of the companies offering thermal systems is less than desirable. 

I don't think solar thermal is dead! And I'd like to keep investing in it as a piece of the renewable energy puzzle. But I would like to be working with a company or two that is active...that will answer the phone, return calls, and reply to emails within the week! 

Any feedback appreciated. 

Has anyone recently written any articles about the current state of solar thermal? I'm a big fan and have had several systems over the years. I have two projects coming up where thermal would be an excellent fit...but getting information from any of the companies offering thermal systems is less than desirable. 

I don't think solar thermal is dead! And I'd like to keep investing in it as a piece of the renewable energy puzzle. But I would like to be working with a company or two that is active...that will answer the phone, return calls, and reply to emails within the week! 

Any feedback appreciated.