Introduction

Solar water heating systems use sunlight to heat water. Solar energy is a pollution free and rich energy resource that can be used to complement many of your energy requirements. Solar energy can be used as a form of heat as in the case of solar water heating.

Solar water heating systems are a combination of solar thermal collectors, a fluid system to pass the heat from the collector to the point of use, and a tank to store heat for later use. The systems can be used to heat water for domestic or business consumption, for swimming pools, under floor heating, energy source for space heating and cooling and industrial uses.

When placed in low latitudes areas (below 40 degrees), solar water heating system can supply around 60 to 70% of domestic hot water consumption with temperatures up to 60 °C. The most frequently used types of solar water heaters are evacuated tube collectors (44%), glazed flat plate collectors usually used for domestic hot water (34%) and unglazed plastic collectors largely used to heat swimming pools (21%).

Solar water heating systems are one of the most cost-effective utilization of solar energy which supplies hot more…

Solar power is clean power. Solar energy is the future, and the future is just about to hit you square in the face. The energy generated from the heat or light from the sun will soon power the entire world, all by itself. Solar power, also called solar energy, can be used to produce heat, light, hot water, electricity, and even cooling. It is reliable and efficient, especially now, and as time goes on it will get even better. Solar power is even evident on cloudy days, because much of the sun’s radiant energy can reach you even through the clouds. That’s why so many people get sunburned on overcast days, they play outside all day without sunblock, and end up sunburned.

Solar power is produced by using photovoltaic (PV) cells that capture the energy of the sun and convert it into electricity. The basic units of the system are solar cells, all of which are connected together into modules. Solar power is rapidly becoming the solution for many businesses and home owners who want to control the escalating cost of electricity. Global warming and generous rebates and tax incentives are in the process of ushering in the next more…