Can solar power be used to heat my home and business?
While there aren’t any pre-engineered residential solar space heating systems available on the market, solar energy professionals could engineer a system for you. However, these types of systems are considerably more expensive than solar water-heating systems and, depending on the size of the heated space, could range from $3,000 to more than $10,000. A solar energy professional in your area can help you understand what would be involved in this type of solar system purchase. You may want to consider increased insulation and passive solar technology. For this, we recommend you contact the Sustainable Buildings Industries Council (202-628-7400) or DOE’s Energy Savers Web site.
