Learn How Solar Hot Water Works

Here’s how Solar hot water systems work:

Green Power Solar Systems are ingenious in design and function. We use high quality components, that are amazingly simple and durable.

A Green Power solar hot water system is more affordable and provides greater energy output, dollar for dollar, than any other form of renewable energy for your home. Solar hot water systems can be used for almost any type of hot water need. The most common usages are for:

1. Domestic hot water (showers, tubs, dishwashers, clothes washing machines, etc.)
2. Space heating water (radiant floors, radiators, conventional forced air)
3. Pool and Spa Heating.

In the solar industry, a solar hot water system is referred to as a “solar thermal system”.  Because the majority of homes use fossil fuel to heat water, a solar thermal system is a great way to reduce the cost of your home’s ‘gas bill’.  A Green Power solar thermal system can reduce your annual hot water cost by 80%, and payback can take place in as little as 4 years.

There are various ways to implement solar thermal systems, depending on how much hot water is needed and for what purpose, existing equipment, the climate zone of the installation, among others.  Your Green Power Dealer will be able to determine the most efficient way to address your application.  The great thing about most Green Power solar thermal residential systems is that they usually only require 2 panels.  This makes the installation very cost effective, fast to install and requires very little space.  Again, return-on-investment can be very quick.

Solar Thermal is in contrast to the electricity producing system which is referred to as a “photo voltaic system” or “PV system”.  A PV system is used to reduce your home’s ‘electric bill’.  It is quite common for homeowner’s to use both types of Green Power systems, solar PV and solar thermal, to dramatically reduce their totals energy costs, both gas and electric.

The same 2009 30% federal tax credit applies to solar thermal systems just like the solar PV systems.  New legislation was recently passed to eliminate the previous cap on the tax credit, and makes solar thermal get the same great tax advantage as PV.  You will want to ask your Green Power Dealer for clarification at your FREE consultation.