By Greentech Lead Team: California Solar Thermal, a San
Diego-based solar company announced that it has commissioned a solar hot water
heating system for the Parker-Kier Apartments in downtown San Diego. By
deploying this solar hot water system Parker Kier Apartments can save 80
percent on their annual water heating costs.
The project consists of 33-unit solar hot water heating
system being renovated through the use of Community Development Block Grant
Funds. The building is owned and managed by the San Diego Housing Commission and
will be operated by the Catholic Charities.
“Our team is extremely happy to have been involved in
this project, developing solar hot water projects for low-income properties is
a huge focus for our company,” said Matt
Traficonte, California Solar Thermal’s operations manager.
California Solar Thermal and SunUp Energy joint
venture partnered on the project. California Solar Thermal provided the
design, equipment selection and delivery for the system and its components.
Sunup Energy Systems served as the solar contractor and installation team.
The system is using a SunReports remote performance
monitoring system to track system performance and access real-time energy data.
California Solar Thermal and
Sunup Energy have partnered to develop solar commercial projects throughout
Southern California. The two companies collaborate on design, engineering,
equipment selection, sales and contracting to produce the most cost-effective system
designed for custom commercial applications. Both companies are currently joint
venturing on ten commercial solar hot water projects in the region, totaling
over 1200 solar collectors.
California Solar Initiative- Thermal Program will offer
cash rebates of up to 500,000 for Parker Kier Apartments. Funding for the
CSI-Thermal program comes from public utility ratepayers and exceeds $250
million.