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Solar energy generated by radiations of sun is one of the most cost efficient sources of energy and is also an endless source of energy. It has been used in many applications these days everywhere from earth to the outer space to power the satellites.It is a 3 step process of capturing, converting and distributing the solar energy that can power up your home, office and factory.
The least that you can do is to use solar to heat water in your bathroom as well as pools. You can use solar water heaters and solar pool heaters for this purpose. These solar heaters are easily available in many variants, shape and size.
There are many benefits of a solar water heater kits, few of them are listed here:
Reduces Carbon emissions.
The maintenance cost is negligible as compared to conventional water heater.
The running cost is way too low then conventional water heater.
The payback time of investment done on solar water heaters is just 2 years.
Saves up to 70% on fuel costs.
Readily available source of energy.
Solar energy is safe, efficient, reliable and efficient.
There are government incentives in some countries for families and businesses that install solar water heaters.
The lives of equipments are as long as 25-30 years.
The solar water heaters and solar pool heaters are available primarily in two variants active and passive. Active solar water heaters can be used under any type of climate, while passive are good for using under warmer climates.
The solar water heater kit includes a number of photovoltaic solar panels depending on your requirement, solar thermal collector, a water storage tank and connectors or pipes
