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Solar Hot Water

MAUI . MOLOKAI

What is a Solar Hot Water System |

Solar hot water systems take advantage of our ample supply of sunshine and use solar energy to heat water for household use. A solar hot water system should offset 30 to 50% of your electric bill.

On cloudy days, or when hot water usage is higher than usual, your hot water system may need a boost. The booster will come on when the temperature of the water in the storage tank falls below the thermostat setting and will turn off automatically when the water reaches the required temperature. For more control over the system, a manual booster switch and a timer may be installed to ensure you make the most out of the amount of energy coming from the sun to heat the water and save money in the process.

How it Works.

Solar hot water systems use solar panels or collectors to absorb energy from the sun to heat water for your home.The heated water is then stored in an insulated tank to be used on demand. Usually the panels are located on the roof of your home and best positioned to absorb the most heat possible.

Generally solar hot water systems cost more to buy and install than other types of water heaters, but the extra upfront cost will be recovered over the life of the system through reduced energy bills.

Usually solar hot water heating systems pay for themselves in as little as three years.

The benefits of solar hot water outweigh the upfront cost:

  • The difference in cost will be paid back as you'll spend less on heating water.

  • You'll reduce the amount of greenhouse gases your home produces.

 

And of course another major benefit of solar hot water systems is that they use a renewable energy resource. Why not take advantage of this amazing natural resource Hawaii has to offer and get your hot water the more efficient and natural way?

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