Solar
panels are used for two purposes. There are solar
photovoltaic modules that use solar cells to capture the
light of the sun and then convert this into electricity
and then there are solar thermal collectors that use the
Sun’s energy to heat fluids like oil and water.
Obviously because of the many advantages of this
alternative energy, solar power has become very popular
in recent years, and its application has also spread
including for heating water and
oil.
The
solar hot water
heater is not just a heater – it is a combination of
many equipment that include thermal collectors, a fluid
system that moves heat that gets accumulated at the
collector to the place where it can be used, a tank
where the heat is stored and finally used. Using such a
system to heat water has gained in popularity because of
the many applications it can be put to. The solar hot water
heater can be used to heat the swimming pool, an
underfloor heating system, and of course the water we
use at the workplace, industry or at
home.
In
fact such systems have become so popular that there are
some countries where as much as 85% of the domestic
water heating is carried out using this mechanism. And
there are applications in home heating as well – in some
countries in north
Why
are solar hot water systems so popular? Let us find
out.
- Such
a system is quick and easy to install. It does not
involve any major plumbing work, causing very little
disruption to the household or the
workplace.
- The
system ensures free supply of hot water all through
the year
- Offers
extended component life
- The
maintenance cost is low.
But
that’s not all. There are other advantages
too.
- Heating
water using solar power cuts down the electricity
bills drastically.
- Being
an alternative energy, solar power is
eco-friendly.
- There
are many alternative energy incentives offered by
local authorities for going
solar.
You can also install home solar panels or commercial solar panels and begin to use it to your advantage. All you need to do is get informed on the best place to set it up, learn how to install such a system and wire it effectively, find places from where you can get the parts cheap and also know all the safety precautions that have to be followed.
