Space Heating

The sun is our most powerful heater. Every day it brightens and warms our Earth - it is the very lifeblood of every species on the planet. Solar thermal space heating can be incorporated through either intelligent building design, modern solar thermal technology or, better yet, both.

There are several ways to regulate home temperature through solar heating.

Passively - south-facing windows and thermal masses within can help heat the home on northern winter days when the sun is low in the southern sky.

Actively - there are two main types of solar thermal space heating systems: liquid and air-based.

This section of CalFinder's Solar Library will explore in-depth the existing applications for solar thermal space heating. You'll find info about system types, processes, components, maintenance, financing and incentives for each system. Following a brush-up on the details, CalFinder Solar can then connect you with pre-screened local solar installers for free estimates and more personal assistance.