Anyone with experience in the real estate rental business knows that for every landlord energy costs are a major concern. These costs are sometimes forwarded to tenants, of course, but even so, lowering these costs would help you gain a substantial edge in the rental market. If you install solar heating tubes you can cut a large chunk out of your energy consumption and thus lower your energy bills. Landlords all across the globe are installing solar heating tubes. Solar heating tubes take solar technology to new heights, making it easy for you to harness the power of the most abundant energy source on the planet – the sun. Recent developments in solar energy reception have made solar power practical even in areas where solar power was previously thought to be unusable, specifically places with less than average sunshine and cold climates.
Solar Heating Tubes vs. Solar Panels
We’re all familiar with solar panels. The technology has been used ever since nineteen sixties, and we have all seen them on roof tops. Although solar panels were a novel idea, they did have a few fundamental design flaws, such as their flat surface, which requires direct sunlight to function. The design of solar panels also means that some of the stored energy is lost before it can be used. Solar heating tubes correct these design inadequacies by using a rounded, cylindrical shape which allows the tubes to be positioned so that they receive sunlight during all daylight hours, thus gathering in more of the sun’s energy. Further, the energy is stored in a more efficient manner, using a vacuum to insulate the tube and prevent it from losing its stored heat.
Solar heating tubes are an excellent way of supplying your building with free hot water, while cutting your carbon footprint significantly. If your property uses radiant heat, you might be able to realize even more significant cuts in your energy costs by using your solar heating tubes to warm the entire building. The more solar power you are able to use, the less you’ll need to depend on other, more expensive forms of power. As an additional advantage, your building will appeal more to an increasingly environmentally aware public, expanding your potential tenant base.
Green Energy Gives You an Edge in the Competitive Rental Market
The rental business is extremely competitive. It always has been, and is only going to become increasingly competitive in the foreseeable future. Those who want to succeed have to do everything they can to give themselves an edge, and when a landlord cuts his bills with solar heating tubes, he gives himself several advantages over those who still rely entirely on fossil fuels and electricity.
With the US and several other world governments firmly behind green energy initiatives, the government will underwrite much of the costs in switching over to renewable energy technology. Solar heating tubes are a cutting edge green technology. Whether your building houses apartments, industry, or virtually anything else, solar heating tubes will save any landlord energy expenses.
Craig Axelrod is a partner for Emmy Energy, a Long Island solar power system business delivering solar heating tube systems solar electricity systems & clean products throughout the Northeast.
