Solar Hot Water

Have you ever felt warm water trickle out of a garden hose that’s been sitting in the sun? If so, then you’ve witnessed solar water heating in action. Solar hot water is a device that absorbs thermal energy from the sun and converts it into usable heat. The heat is normally absorbed by water, or a freeze resistant water mix, which can then be used to supplement hot water heating.

Investing in an SHW system is a smart solar solution for most homeowners. This proven and reliable technology offers long-term performance with low maintenance. And with federal, state, and utility incentives available, these systems offer a quick payback—in some cases, only four to eight years.

A thoughtfully designed SHW system could provide all, or at least a significant amount of your household hot water needs for some portion of the year. Installing an SHW system in a typical household using electric water heating can shave 60 to 70 percent off water heating costs. It minimizes the expense of electricity or fossil fuel to heat the water and reduces the associated environmental impacts.

To get the most for your money, you’ll want a properly sized system that offers the best performance in your climate. Your SSU sales consultant can help you customize a system that meets your needs.

With a combined state and federal tax incentives, you can save up to 60% of total cost with a ROI of about 4-8 years. Contact us for details.