Why chose solar water heating?
Solar hot water heating systems are relatively easy to have installed, and despite the winter cold and summer fog, work very well year-round at preheating water before it enters your buildings water heating tank. This saves burning the fuel your system would normally use to bring the water up to temperature. Some Bay area systems have been in place since the 1970s and are still functioning with very little maintenance. Solar water heating systems generally cost between $3,000 and $8,000 installed, depending on the type of system you chose and your hot water needs. There are also TAX CREDITS for solar hot water systems up to $2,000. The most basic, and most energy-efficient system is a thermosiphon system that does not require electric pumps to operate. This system is passive, letting the sun heat the fluid until it rises to the top of the panels, where it flows into a tank or heat exchanger. From the heat exchanger, only the hottest water is skimmed off from the top of the tank as you
