Monday, December 26, 2011

Green building: energy efficient solar hot water systems


During the green building process there are three main ideas to follow.  Your home should be healthy, the building process should preserve the environment, and of course it should be energy efficient.

The main idea behind solar hot water systems is that they use a free, abundant natural resource; the sun’s energy. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions, thus contributing to environmental protection. It also saves you money by reducing the costs of your hot water bills.

Installing a solar hot water system makes great economic sense, as the prices for other energy sources grow and these systems easily pay for themselves over their lifetime (considering current prices they tend to pay for themselves in 5-15 years.). The system can be installed in a few days, and it can work for over 30 years if receiving regular annual maintenance checks.

Solar hot water systems can save over 18% of your tax payments each year. They also increase the property value of your green home.

Usually solar hot water system consists of a solar collector, a heat charger and a storage tank. In general solar collectors, mounted on the roof look like a quality, opaque, glass skylight that improves the appearance of the home.

The suitability is approved too! A typical system requires just up to six meters of roof space for collectors. This is a reliable and tested technology that really works and saves your own resources as well as environmental resources! 

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