This site was created to provide information about solar heating in Alaska.

Alascorp is a licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor building in Alaska since 1999. We are members of The Interior Alaska Builders Association and a member of the National Association of Home Builders.

Solar Hot Water - How it works

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A solar hot water system is really quite simple. You're using the sun's energy to heat a solar collector full of solar fluid (or water, depending on which type of system you install), which then transfers that heat (or hot water) into your home's hot water tank.

(1) When there is sufficient heat to be drawn from the collectors, a controller automatically activates pumps. (2) Heated solar fluid is then circulated from the collector, (3) through a heat exchanger where its heat is transferred to (4) water in the storage tank. (5) The solar fluid is then pumped back to the collector to once again be reheated. This circulation loop will continue as long as there is heat to be drawn from the collector. During times when there is little or no sun, a backup heating system will be activated to provide adequate hot water.

Solar Water Heating and Space Heating

Solar Water Heating and Space Heating - imageWater and space heating combination systems provide the greatest efficiency maximizing the most from the sun. With the combined approach, any heat not used for hot water consumption is automatically diverted for space heating.


ALASCORP

Alascorp sells and installs solar hot water equipment for commercial and residential use.

We sell and install solar heating panels and equipment to supplement oil fired, gas or electric hot water heating. Contact us to do the work for you.


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Testimonials

I am now able to thank you for your generous and huge help with making solar hot water a reality. I know its only money but your "good neighbor" willingness and competence should not go unrewarded!! Your help was worth much more. You are what makes Fairbanks a great place to live and learn.
Rich Seifert