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Can’t I just use solar electric (PV) to offset my hot water load?

April 26, 2017electric hot load offset PV solar water

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Can’t I just use solar electric (PV) to offset my hot water load?

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For a very high cost. You would pay over five times more to heat your water with a solar electric (PV) system and use over six times the roof space. A better solution is a solar water heater with an electric back-up that can be offset by a PV system.