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How much solar collector is enough?

April 26, 2017Collector solar

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How much solar collector is enough?

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If the goal is to go with solar heating only, this question should be directed to a local architect with substantial experience with solar heating systems. However, if the goal is to produce substantial savings using solar in conjunction with an existing system, a workable rule of thumb is have one square foot of panel area for each 125 cubic feet of heated space.