| Lately, there has been a lot of talk around the | | | | The benefits of a solar hot water system |
| water cooler about renewable energy sources. | | | | include:o Free energy from the sun!o Power bills |
| This includes technologies based on natural | | | | will be substantially reducedo Helping the |
| elements, such as wind, the sun, the ocean and | | | | environment and reducing the usage of |
| thermal energy from the earth itself. Engineers | | | | non-renewable carbon based fuelso Government |
| have always been driven to improve windmills, | | | | tax rebates and incentives when switching from |
| hydroelectric dams, or electricity-producing | | | | electric water heater to solar ones. Rebates vary |
| turbines driven by tidal power, while scientists | | | | in amount depending on the type of system that |
| eagerly research other resourceful and | | | | is being replaced.o Providing up to 90 % of your |
| eco-friendly electricity producing possibilities. | | | | hot water needs from the sun.o Minimal |
| Solar energy is probably the most widely used, | | | | maintenance requiredo Suitable everywhere from |
| and most cost-effective, green energy source in | | | | harsh desert land to cold areas, where solar hot |
| the world. Using photovoltaics, sunlight is | | | | water is also used for snowmelt on sidewalks and |
| harnessed and converted into electricity, which | | | | drivewayso Affordable prices and financing may |
| can be used immediately, or stored for later. At | | | | be available. |
| present, numerous solar energy technologies | | | | There are several distinct water systems available |
| already exist and are being implemented | | | | to the public. To find out which package suits your |
| throughout the entire world. | | | | hot water consumption needs best, and is the |
| One of the most popular solar power applications | | | | most suited for your location, you should consult |
| is solar hot water. Many systems are so | | | | a dedicated specialist, such as the |
| sophisticated they can, year-round, provide most | | | | Melbourne-based company Solar Flow. They can |
| of the hot water used in homes, and commercial | | | | calculate exactly the size tank and amount of |
| or industrial building. It is also considered one of | | | | collectors you need, and also know the best |
| the most profitable solar technologies found on | | | | installation site on your roof. Indeed, what works |
| today's alternative energy market. | | | | for your neighbor, may not be the most efficient |
| Understanding the basic components of water is | | | | solution for you. |
| not an overwhelming task. The collectors are | | | | Solar and hot water energy systems have come |
| generally mounted on the rooftop, where they | | | | a long way since they were first invented. In |
| collect the sun's heat to warm up the fluid that | | | | recent years, purchase prices have been slashed |
| runs through them. The hot water is then | | | | and the technology has become more advanced. |
| channeled through pipes to a solar storage tank | | | | A higher efficiency level means that you will get a |
| where it is stored until it is needed for warm | | | | quicker payback on your investment. Add |
| water, hot tubs, pools and radiant heat. Since the | | | | government and manufacturer incentives and the |
| storage tank is well insulated and remains hot at | | | | fact that you will help stop climate change, and |
| all times, the solar hot water system works even | | | | you have all the reasons why you should consider |
| after the sun goes down. | | | | a 'clean' switch to solar hot water! |