Uses of solar energy water heater

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  • Author Jeanette Gretsch
  • Published May 4, 2010
  • Word count 512

You are able to utilize the solar energy and make maximum use of it by installing solar energy water heater at your homes for personal use. This will let your life live in green way. The working of these solar energy water heaters is very easy to understand. The rays of sun get trapped and then water is run through the tubes and water gets heated up. The energy from rays of sun are collected and converted into the usable energy. However, the use of solar energy is limited because of its limitations and availability of this natural resource. In the earlier times, people used to make use of this solar energy in small towns and villages but due to the advancements, this cannot be used for industries and generating electricity for towns and cities.

You as an individual can make use of solar energy to cater the needs of your home such as you can save on electricity bills and gas charges by using solar energy as a source to heat up water. You will be able to enjoy a smoke-free and pollution-free environment using this energy as it will not generate any smoke and you will live an environmental free life. There are two types of solar water heating systems are available; one is active and other is passive system. You must prefer passive system for your personal use as it is easy to use and can be managed easily. There are various points which need to be considered as the location of the house, availability of sun light, weather conditions etc.

As far as, location of house is concerned, we know that the house must get the sufficient amount of sun rays in case you have installed solar energy water system. Also, there are various options to get your solar energy systems installed such as roofs, grounds where the sun light is maximum. During summers, you will be able to get maximum heat from the sun and the Solar water heaters can be very useful. However, in winters, the sun rays are sometimes not available at all and also, in rainy season; this system may not be useful as you will not be able to heat up the water. It all depends upon your requirements whether you want to install this system for your family or not.

Other consideration includes the price to install the system. It may be very economical and affordable. There are not much charges involved in installing the system. However, there are other costs involved such as maintenance cost after the installation. You will be required to contact a person who has complete knowledge about how the system will be taken care of. You need to seek the help and the system will require the maintenance at regular interval of time for corrosion's etc which will be performed by an expert.

Solar energy water heaters are not suitable for big organizations because bigger tanks do not have capabilities to heat the water as per the requirements. This is strictly useful for home and personal use.

Jeanette Gretsch is the president of SolarHot USA which deals in solar water heaters and other solar energy products. She is a chemistry graduate from Georgia Institute of Technology and have a vast experience in solar water heating systems

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