Although solar heating systems are definitely an option to help lower electric costs for industrial and commercial buildings, they do incur some costs. Unlike most green energy alternatives, a solar heating system is probably more disruptive for the client during installation. At the very least, it can be trying.

The two basic heating systems are floor heating and the convectional type of heating. Knowing the distinction between the two systems is not complicated to understand, but we’re going to cover a few of the differences between these two heating systems to discard any inaccurate preconceptions.

Modern under floor heating systems are either electric systems or warm water systems. Since installing a solar electricity energy option would be more costly for our purposes, a solar heating system that uses water would be the better choice. But, there is an area  of the set-up process that can get inconvenient for the owner of an already constructed office building and its present lease holders. These types of solar heating systems need a subflooring to be put in place. This would involve either adding to the pre-existing flooring, or elevating the old floor. Still, the work can also be done rapidly by an expert contractor. Moreover, of the two options this is the most effective in the long-term.

Convection heat is what we are all used to at present and it has a solar choice which is “photovoltaic conversion”. Photovoltaic conversion transforms sunlight into electric power. The benefit of this is aside from using it for heat, you can also use the electric power it generates to run (for a number of hours anyway), your indoor air conditioning. Installation of this type of solar heating system is also less challenging, and it’s definitely a top-quality dollar saver in the long-term.

If offered a option between the two kinds of heating systems, in regard to new property development for a property still to be a property still to be designed and constructed, a combination of the two methods, underfloor and convection heating would ensure energy savings far greater than those realized by using one of the these methods. This type of combination is relatively inexpensive to select in contrast to the more common cooling and heating systems. Green energy options at present are within the budget of the middle class and more energy efficient than ever before. So, in selecting this solar alternative, the property owner improve his net income and raise the marketability of his property.

Performance rating of both types of heating systems is high. This innovative technology has been in development for nearly 60 years now. What began as rudimentary flat plates has become more advanced due to the evolution of metallurgy and conductors research to increase the efficiency of the solar heating system. Indeed this type of research study has led to a great deal of progress in producing green energy technologies, which not only benefits the environment, but  customers and commercial industries as well. This technology truly benefits all parties.

When selecting any kind of green energy equipment for either an old building or new property to be built, check with a specialist and ask plenty of questions until you are satisfied, all of your expectations will be met.

Negotiating with a reliable solar solution provider and contractor will make certain that the set-up and implementation procedure will be as painless as possible. We praise your decision to choose a green energy option for your commercial office building’s heating system.

Craig Axelrod is VP of Business Development for Emmy Energy, a <A href=http://www.emmyenergy.com/index.cfm”>Long Island solar power</a> operation delivering <A href=”http://www.emmyenergy.com/green-energy-products/solar-heating-tubes.cfm”>solar heating tube systems in NY</a> & solar panel systems throughout the North East.