subject: Solar Space Heaters [print this page] The drive for sustainability has made us turn to the sun for much of our energy needs. It is easy to see why that is. The sun is renewable and free to use. A lot of the sun's energy is given as heat energy. Therefore, it is great way to heat our personal space.
A solar space heater is an efficient and eco-friendly means of providing heating for a home. Normally, the energy costs associated with electric space heaters are high because of the carbon that is burned. It also costs money to run them. Fortunately, solar space heaters, once installed, are free to run.
Using a solar space heater rather than one that plugs into a power outlet is better for the environment. When it is cold out, people have a tendency to heat their entire homes to the temperature they desire, even though they may only be spending most of their time in one room. A space heater allows central heating to be turned down or off. This allows just the air directly surrounding a person to be heated to a comfortable level, instead of the entire house. A great amount of energy is saved as a result. If done correctly the home will use 20 to 50 percent less energy during the heating season and remain cool during the summer months.
The use of a solar space heater can increase the energy savings. It can be used to heat a much-used room in the home such as a bedroom or the family room. Another worthwhile use may be to keep a couple of these in different rooms. Depending on the time of day we are more apt to be spending time in family room versus a second floor bedroom. A solar space heater can easily save a large amount of money over the course of a few years. After the initial purchase, there is no need to pay any additional money for it. Also, it does not have to be hooked into the electrical grid for use. This makes it a great option for space heating in remote areas, such as a cabin or a large tent.
