Anyone that has spent any significant time in the property rental business will know that for every landlord energy expenses are a big concern. Many of these costs are the responsibility of tenants, of course, but if you could sharply reduce these costs, you could have a substantial edge in the property rental market. By installing solar heating tubes you can cut a large chunk out of your energy consumption and help save the environment at the same time. Landlords, cut your bills with solar heating tubes. Solar heating tubes are the latest development in solar technology, making it possible for you to harness the power of the most plentiful source of energy known to man – the sun. Recent developments in solar energy reception have made solar power practical even in areas where solar technology was once believed to be unusable, such as cloudy countries and cold climates.

The Benefits of Solar Heating Tubes

We’re all familiar with solar panels. They’ve been used ever since sixties, and we are used to seeing them on roof tops in sunny countries. Although they work well in the right situation, they did have some fundamental design flaws, their flat surface for example, which required direct sunlight to function. The design of solar panels also means that much of the stored energy is lost before it can be used. Solar heating tubes correct these design flaws by using a cylindrical shape, making it possible for them to be positioned so that they receive sunlight during all daylight hours, thus gathering in more of the sun’s energy. Whats more, 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 amazing way to heat your building’s water free of charge, while cutting your carbon footprint significantly. If your building uses radiant heat, you may be able to cut your energy bills even more by using solar heating tubes to warm the entire building. The more solar power you can use, the less you’ll have to rely on other, more expensive forms of power. As an additional advantage, your building will have more appeal to an increasingly environmentally conscious public, expanding your potential tenant base.

Go Green and Gain an Edge Over your Competition

The rental market is very competitive and it will continue to become increasingly more so in the foreseeable future. Those who want to succeed need to do everything they can to gain an advantage, and when a landlord cuts his bills with solar heating tubes, he gives himself several advantages over those who still rely solely on fossil fuels and electricity.

The US government and many other world governments are actively trying to encourage landlords, businesses and home owners to use this green technology so you will probably find that they are prepared to foot some of the bill when it comes to installation. 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 VP of Business Development for Emmy Energy, a LI solar power business offering solar heating tube systems solar electricity systems & clean energy products in the North East.