Meet the Team
Transforming homes with advanced technology
Our Mission
At Smart Solar, we believe that your home is your sanctuary and your water is no exception. We transform homes with advanced solar water heating technology, empowering homeowners to enjoy sustainable comfort while reducing energy costs. We’re committed to revolutionizing our homes and preserving our planet. Join us in creating a cleaner, more efficient future—one hot shower at a time.
Bruce Dike Hiles, Founder and Principal
Bruce is an engineer, inventor, and clean energy advocate with extensive experience in designing and installing renewable energy systems. After decades of leading large-scale, commercial solar PV installations, he founded Smart Solar with the goal of revolutionizing the future of water heating. Unhappy with the outdated approach to heating water in his own home, Bruce perfected the Smart Solar Gen II for the benefit of his own family. With the tremendous growth in demand for residential clean energy, Bruce is proud to play his part in transitioning away from New England’s fossil fuel dependency.
Jack Esformes, Chief Technology Officer
Jack has recently retired from United Technology/Carrier. At the end of his 40 year career at Carrier, Jack was the Willis H. Carrier Senior Heat Transfer Fellow. Jack holds over 40 US/foreign patents and 40 years of proven experience in the development and world-wide commercialization of novel heat exchanger technologies and refrigeration/heating systems.