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Solar Hot Water Systems
Solar Electric
Systems | Solar Hot Water | Solar
Pool Heating
Is a solar hot water system right for your home or business?
Benefits of Solar Hot Water Systems
How do I get started?
Where can I get more information?
Benefits of Solar Hot Water Systems
Solar Hot Water Systems use the sun's energy rather than electricity
or gas to heat water. Solar Hot Water Systems provide many benefits including:
- Clean and Safe - Solar hot water systems use clean,
non-polluting solar energy to heat water. They can offset the
equivalent of approximately 40% of the carbon dioxide of a modern passenger
car. They are safe for you, safe for plants and animals, and safe
for our environment.
- High Reliability - A properly installed solar hot
water system will require little maintenance and should last more than
20 years.
- Cost Effective - Solar hot water systems use sunlight,
which comes to us free, as fuel to heat water. Many have no moving parts
which means they need little attention.
- Easy to Operate - Systems integrate beautifully
with your home or business and require little attention or special training.
- Modularity - Systems can be sized to meet your hot
water requirements. If your needs grow, you can easily add to
the system. If you move, you can take it with you.
How do I get started?
Step 1: Determine your hot water requirements.
To properly size a system to meet your needs, you will need to know how
much hot water you typically use. Call your utility company and
ask that they provide you with a usage summary for the past year. If less
than a year, ask for usage data for as many months as possible.
Step2: Contact a local solar system provider.
A solar system provider can provide you with information on the different
types of solar hot water systems available and the advantages of each.
After deciding what type of system is right for you, the solar system
provider can use your usage data to size a system for you. To find
a provider near you, look in the yellow pages under "Solar Energy."
Where can I get more information?
We have provided links to help you
learn more about solar energy technologies.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
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