the low down on green living
September 8th, 2007
Solar Hot Water–A Great, Cheaper Option
While full-home solar PV systems are sexy right now, their price point is unattainable for most of us. While most people (including us) can’t afford the $20-30K cost of a full-home solar electric system, a solar hot water system can cost between $3-6K depending on where you live and how large your home is.
Surprisingly, the best way to capture energy from the sun is actually by using solar hot water. Solar hot water systems are over three times more efficient than solar PV systems in converting the sun’s rays into energy you can use in your house. And in many parts of the country hot water heating is the second or third biggest energy sink in your house (after heating and cooling), so this can lead to major savings.
You can check out this article from Home Power Magazine for more information.
And as always you can find solar power installers in your area by searching our nationwide green service provider listings: http://www.lowimpactliving.com/providers/Solar-Power/31.
Enjoy your sun-warmed shower!
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