The SHEM Difference Is Elemental. At the heart of every SHEM tank and collector system is a massive copper heat exchanger. Copper is the elemental difference between SHEM systems and that of our competitors. Simply put, copper remains the best choice for heat exchange systems, and SHEM uses a lot of copper in each system! We invite you to compare a SHEM system with that of any competitors. The more you know, the more you’ll feel confident that SHEM systems represent the best choice in solar thermal systems.

Our products are designed with simple installation in mind and require little to no maintenance. Our Simple Drainback systems come pre-assembled, pre-wired, and pre-programmed to allow extremely fast and trouble free installation eliminating the need for extensive and expensive installer training. Click here to see our entire product listing.

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BREAKING NEWS: California has taken a world-wide first place in providing solar thermal incentives. The California Solar Thermal Initiative sets aside $350 million in cash incentives for both domestic and commercial solar hot water systems. For Californian’s reporting less than 80% of median can earn DOUBLE the California rebate!

Solar Heat Exchange has opened a satellite facility in northern California to assist with sales, installation and support. Please see our Incentive Section or call 785-597-2333 to learn more!

OTHER NEWS: The new “Off-Grid” Simple Drainback solar hot water system has all the features demanded by off-grid households! Laing dc pumps can be powered by battery, by direct tie to existing panels, or by a stand-alone 50 watt panel. The drainback configuration eliminates summer glycol overheating and winter freezing by simply shutting down, with no inverter or battery torture issues!

Installation is made less expensive and easier when you order our Hardware Store Package, a box full of fittings, valves and other necessities for common installations. Simply return what you don’t use!

This website has every resource you'll need. New to Solar Thermal? Read Why Solar Hot Water. Want to know more? The Site Evaluation section offers a wealth of infomation to help you design your system. Need more help? Please, don't hesitate to Contact Us.

UNDERSTANDING SOLAR FRACTION: Let's get back to basics. Realistically, how can you benefit from solar energy today? Read about solar energy provided by the Simple Drainback System»