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.
Now imagine that same water moving slowly though a system specifically designed to heat and store water – that is the essence of solar thermal water heating. People have for centuries used water heated by the sun and stored it for bathing, hand washing, cleaning clothes, heating homes and much more. The solar thermal systems used today combine the most effecient techniques for capturing the sun’s heat with modern plumbing systems to produce cost effective hot water and reduce the need for gas or electricity to heat water.
There are a number of different solar thermal designs, but all are based on the same simple principle as the garden hose. Each has its pros and cons, and each is suitable for a specific application. Consult with your local installer to determine which is best for your situation.

After heating and cooling, water heating is typically the largest energy user in the home because it is necessary for so many domestic activities. The cost of a domestic solar water heating system is approximately $4,900. The systems have a 30% federal tax credit capped at $2000. New Mexico offers an extension of the federal tax credit capped at $9000 dollars. Typical simple paybacks for these systems are from 5-10 years in our region. The following table shows a comparison of several hot water systems. Solar hot water systems are superior in savings and in reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

Use your Solar Resource!

Solar energy is clean, abundant, free and reliable! With insolation averages of over 6 hrs of peak sunlight* a day throughout the year in the southwest region of the U.S., it just makes good sense to use such an abundant natural resource. Clean energy, no pollutants, low maintenance and a recyclable future; sustainable and energy independant technology that is good for your wallet and your environment!
Solar Smart Living is an insured EngineeringCompany that offers quality equipment and installation that is affordable to our commercial and residential clients. We also offer technical support to Do-It-Yourself homeowners. Call us for a quote today!

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The greater El Paso, Las Cruces and the border region resource for Solar Technologies