Save Money With Solar Hot Water at Home

Solar thermal panels like this one generate solar hot water

Saving energy and money is a snap when you install solar hot water at your home.  Unlike traditional photovoltaic (PV) panels, solar thermal panels are less expensive.  You’ll get your return on investment much more quickly, as well.

If you are currently using grid-based electricity or natural gas to heat household water, why not switch to renewable energy-based solar power instead?  A solar hot water system includes the following:

• a solar collector (there are several different types: flat plate, evacuated tube, or integral collector-storage systems)
• a pump, or a thermosiphon system which uses gravity and thermodynamics to move hot and cold water
• a solar hot water tank
• a back-up water heater
• piping

If you are interested in a DIY solar hot water system, check out the simple instructions on this video:

The cost for a solar domestic hot water system varies, depending on whether you go with a DIY solar project, or not.  As noted above, there also are several different types of solar hot water systems available, which may affect price.

Generally speaking, you can expect to pay between $1000-2000 for a new solar hot water system.  Annual savings are such that you can expect to gain your return on investment in a year or two.  Don’t forget the generous tax credits and other incentives available to defray the cost of solar installations.

Using the sun to heat your water is inexpensive, energy-efficient and just plain makes sense!

Don’t you want to save money with solar hot water at your home?

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