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SunnySave air collectors for heating, ventilation and dehumidification.

The SunnySave Solar Air Heat collector is a high performance solar air collector that almost reaches the physical limits of solar heat transfer physics in transforming solar light into hot air. The collector sends free, dry and warm air into the building.
As soon as the sun shines, air collectors are a source of fresh and warm air. As air neither freezes nor boils, air collector systems are very reliable in operation - regardless of whether they are ten or thousand square feet in size.

SunnySave solar air collectors are completely ready for operation and easy to install thanks to their integrated technology - skilled handymen can do it themselves.

SALA absorber
(TM)
Our solar air collectors use the most efficient Solar Air Lamellar Absorber (SALA*) absorber technology, for optimized sun collection, airflow and heat transfer.

(*patent pending)

- Vacation homes
- Family houses
- Sheds
- Garages
- Shops
- Industrial vacilities

Average Savings
SC8: Save $50-100 / year
SC15: Save $100-150 / year
SC24: Save $150-250 / year
SC32: Svae $200-300 / year

Expected amortization time approximately 7-9 years
(SC15 & SC24)

Designed and manufactured in Reno Nevada USA.
Our mission is to save American jobs by increasing American manufacturing.

How does it work?
Solar irradiation passes through the transmissive glazing and reaches the SALA (Solar Air Lamellar Absorber) absorber. The SALA absorber transforms the sun irradiation into heat, as the air is passing through. The solar-heated air is transfered into the building by a ventilator, powered by an integrated solar PV panel.

What happens when the system blows warm air into the house?
The system creates slight excess pressure in the house. This constantly “pushes” the old air out.

The air will try to get out where the house is not tightly sealed, e.g. at doors, windows, ceilings and floors. You can send the air in the direction you want using the house’s air escape vents. If you position the air escape vent(s) at the opposite end of the house to the injection air duct, the warm air from the solar air collector will be optimally distributed throughout the whole house.

If you wish to adjust, or examine, the effect of the system on the whole house, you can start by closing all vents apart from the air escape vent which is positioned furthest away from the injection air duct. You will then be able to feel (or measure) whether the air reaches the end of the house. If you open the other vents you will get an impression of the effect of the distribution of the warm, dry air.

Is it best to mount the system on a wall or a roof?
The SunnySave system is engineerd to mount on a wall because of the latitude in the winter.
Solar panel on the roof make it difficult to catch the winter sun. The wall installation ensures that dirt does not collect on the surface of the panel and snow does not lie on the light-permeable surface.

What is the optimal position for the system?
The system should installed on a south facing wall, and shouldhave as little shade from trees or other buildings, as possible !

What is the life expectancy for a SunnySave system?
The life expectancy for the current solar cells are 15 - 20 years. This is the most critical component in the panel. New solar cells – which are placed inside the solar panel – will presumably last longer.
Our solar fan is one of the best and quietest on the market - with double-row ball bearings and 30,000 hours of operation which corresponds to approx. 25 years of wear and tear. The manufacturer offers a 2 year warranty on defect parts !

Why is the solar cell built into the panel?
It makes it easier to position the system on the wall or roof, and it looks nicer.
The solar cell is more protected from wind and other types of weather when it is built into the panel.
When the system switches off on a hot summer day, the temperature in the absorber will not exceed. This regenerates the solar cell and actually lengthens its lifetime in comparison to a solar cell which is mounted on the outside of the solar air collector.

How much noise does the SunnySave make?
When it is running at full capacity, the acoustic pressure is approx. 40 db.
This corresponds to the noise from a very quiet extractor fan.

How is the system delivered?
The system is delivered in the form of a install-it-yourself pack in a shock-proof cardboard box. All accessories, such as flexible pipes, vents, valve frames, straps, brackets and screws, are packed in a components box.

How long does it take until I get my collector delivered?
Standard collectors usually are in stock and can be delivered within 2 weeks after order confirmation. Multi panel sets and customized sizes & shapes usually takes 4 - 6 weeks after order confirmation.

Where is this product made?
The SunnySave collectors are designed and manufactured in the USA.