Solar hot water heaters are a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home or business. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use, sunshine, is free. With a 30% Federal Tax Credit, many state incentives, huge increases in energy costs, 4 to 5 times the power density of Solar Electric PV and the great need to stop pollution and global warming, there has never been a better time to buy a solar water heater.
How does it work?
For most homes, two or three roof-mounted solar panels and a 80 or 120 gallon water tank are all that’s required. As the sun’s energy warms heating fluid in the solar panels, the heat is transferred to water in your holding tanks, providing enough hot water to keep your appliances, baths and faucets running day-in and day-out. Your current water heating system can continue to serve as a backup for extended cloudy periods.
Your solar hot water heaters will:
- Meet approximately 70% of your existing hot water needs
- Provide a reliable source of hot water
- Add real value to your home
- Earn tax credits
- Help care for the environment!
Did you know…
In many households, about 30% of a family’s energy budget is used to heat hot water. This can be almost half of your electric, gas or oil bill! An solar hot water heaters can help you reduce your hot water costs by up to 70%.
Solar hot water heaters will provide your home with a reliable source of hot water while substantially reducing your monthly expenses. Traditional hot water heaters use fossil fuels, or draw electricity generated by fossil fuels, which are an ongoing source of pollution that seem to get more expensive and damaging by the month. With a range of options and a one-time investment, solar hot water heaters provides remarkable savings over time and contributes to a greener environment.
Solar heating can reduce a home's energy consumption by as much as 50%. Many people don't realize the energy required just for domestic hot water. 15-20% of the average family's energy consumption is for heating water for laundry, dishes, showers and long soaks in the tub.
In addition to domestic hot water, solar can heat a home, pool or hot tub. Solar heating beautifully supplements hydronic heating systems, such as radiant floors, radiant baseboards and panels. Hot water and space heating together account for close to half of an average home energy consumption. Solar hot water heaters replaces that energy consumption with clean, free energy from the sun.
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