A solar water heating system absorbs thermal heat from the sun and converts it into useable heat that can then be used to supplement hot water heaters and space heaters. By adding an absorption chiller you can also use the system to cool spaces.

There are two types of solar water heating systems. They are either active or passive.

The active system uses an electric pump to circulate fluid through a collector and a passive system does not use a pump. The passive system uses a technique known as thermo siphoning to circulate water.

The solar collector is located on the roof of your home or building. The most common style is a black plate that has small tubes located underneath of it. The sun heats up the water that flows through these tubes and then into the solar water heater storage tank. Often these tanks are connected to an existing standard water heater that is used as a backup or as needed.

These solar systems are non polluting, money saving alternatives that add to the equity of your home. So you can double down and do well for the environment while keeping your wallet green.

Whether you choose to use an active or passive solar water heating system there are various options open to you. There are several systems available on the market and with the guidance of a certified solar technician/installer you should be able to install the solar water heating system that works best for you, your home and your pocketbook.

When pricing out the cost of buying and installing a solar water heating system, remember that whatever the initial cost of a solar water heater, there is the potential to reduce the cost of your water heating bills by 50%-80%. Once installed, your new solar water heating system begins to reap rewards by guarding against future price hikes and energy shortages. After all, there’s no paying for sunlight and sunlight is a dependable, readily available commodity.

Imagine that, a household appliance that provides you with a much needed service, at a lower over all cost.

You’ll still have hot water during blackouts, meaning that while the rest of the town cooled their heels you could be soaking in a nice warm tub of sun heated water. Solar water heaters provide increased water storage capacity making them particularly attractive to multiple person households. In most instances solar water heaters have twice the life span of a conventional water heater which is an outstanding point in our society’s move towards more non disposable goods.

In addition to the savings on your utility bills, a solar water heater can also save you money on your mortgage when building a new home or re-financing a mortgage as well as qualify you for tax rebates. The incentives and rebates offered by individual states and counties vary, so it is well worth your while to take advantage of the wealth of information available to you via solar websites such as ours. Our goal is to provide you with as much current and pertinent solar information as possible, including valuable links and reliable referrals.