Triple Your Swim Season for a Fraction of the Cost of a Typical Pool Heater

In general, a solar system for pools uses energy from the sun to produce heat. These types of systems have solar collectors that gather this energy and use it to warm up your swimming pool.

Here’s how it works:

1. Set the desired temperature: Choose the temperature you want for your swimming pool.
2. Pump and filter: An automatic control unit diverts water from your pool’s filter and pump to the solar collectors.
3. Absorb and heat: The solar collectors absorb heat from sunlight and warm up the water that passes through the system.
4. Enjoy your warm water: The water returns from the panels back to the pool at the desired temperature.

Solar panels have become affordable for many thanks to the rebates and incentives available from federal and state governments as well as local energy providers. Some of the most important solar incentives available to homeowners include:

Federal Tax Credit for Solar Panels

If you’re considering going solar, the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is one of the most important incentives to understand. Thanks to the ITC extension, you can recover 30 percent of the cost of your solar system through your taxes until 2032. If you don’t pay enough to recover it all in one year, it carries over into the next year – there’s no cap on the amount that you can claim.

Net Metering

Net metering allows you to send unused electricity back to the grid, which in turn gives you a credit on your electric bill. This way, if your solar panels aren’t producing enough electricity – like if it’s cloudy or at nighttime – you can use your credits instead of having to pay for electricity from your utility company. Net metering is calculated on an annual basis, this is why it is important to design a system that closely matches your consumption.

Local Rebates & Incentives

Local and state governments often work hand in hand with utility companies to provide rebates and tax credits for homeowners in the area. At Celestial Solar, we work hard to identify every possible local and state rebate available to our customers. This is no small task, considering our presence across three states and dozens of major cities throughout the U.S. But it’s worth it if it means saving our customers as much money as possible on their solar panels and solar pool heaters.

Yes, solar panels can still generate energy on cloudy days, although their efficiency is reduced. Cloud cover diminishes sunlight reaching the panels, but they can still capture diffuse sunlight and produce electricity. While the output is lower compared to sunny days, modern solar panels are designed to generate power even in overcast conditions. Advances in technology continue to improve the performance of solar panels under varying light conditions.

Net metering is a billing arrangement for solar panel owners. Excess electricity generated by the solar system is fed back into the grid, and the owner receives credits on their utility bill for the surplus power. During periods of low solar production, the owner draws electricity from the grid. Net metering allows users to offset their overall energy costs by balancing the energy they contribute and consume, promoting the use of renewable energy sources.

• Stage 1 - Gathering Energy: Solar electric panels have photovoltaic cells that gather UV rays from the sun and turn it into a source of direct current (DC) electricity.
• Stage 2 - Conversion: A solar inverter turns this DC electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity for your home.
• Stage 3 - Delivering Power: The AC electricity serves as a main energy source for your home, while excess electricity can be directed to your local power grid.