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SEIA produces a variety of research and supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets. This data helps inform policymakers and business leaders alike on the current state of solar and where the industry is headed.

Case Study | Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013

CASE STUDY: FOSTER ALLIGATOR FARMS

This installation of three shallow solar ponds (SSP) at Foster Alligator farms illustrates the wide range of commercial, industrial, and agricultural uses for solar water heating technology. The SSP system provides a large volume of hot water at a low cost that is used for cleaning and replenishing pools every morning to keep the alligators healthy.

Case Study | Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013

CASE STUDY: FORT HOOD ARMY BASE

SunMaxx Solar installed a large solar water heating system at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. Located approximately 60 miles from the state capital of Austin, Fort Hood covers a total of 340-square miles and supports multiple units, a corps headquarters and a robust mobilization mission.

Case Study | Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013

CASE STUDY: FENWAY PARK

To enhance Boston’s clean energy output, Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, went solar May 19, 2008. City officials hired groSolar, a solar installer company based in White River Junction, Vt., to install a solar water heating system on the roof of Fenway Park. GroSolar partnered with Heliodyne, a solar water heating panel manufacturer, to complete the installation.

Case Study | Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013

CASE STUDY: ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE

South Dakota’s historic Ellsworth Air Force Base is looking toward the future with a new solar water heating system. Two Piedmont companies partnered to construct the energy system, which was completed in May 2011. Panel procurement and overall design was handled by GenPro Energy Solutions, while Power Plus Electric installed the system and will continue to operate and manage the system.

Case Study | Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013

CASE STUDY: EAGLE-VAIL COMMUNITY POOL

The town of Eagle-Vail, Colorado recently opened a community pool heated with 54 solar panels installed by Capitol Solar Energy and manufactured by UMA Solar.

Case Study | Tuesday, Oct 01, 2013

CASE STUDY: COLLEGE OF MARIN

In an effort to attain LEED Gold certification, the College of Marin in Kentfield, California recently incorporated solar water heating into a major renovation of its Diamond Physical Education Center. SunWater Solar installed 89 Heliodyne GOBI 410 collectors which will provide warm water for two major public swimming pools. The two pools hold a total of 295,000 gallons of water.