solar thermal energy
Most people are often deterred from investing in solar water heating systems as they are known for being quite expensive to purchase and install in comparison to other conventional water heating systems. However, it is important to consider the long term benefits of investing in this system as you may be pleasantly surprised. You may initially find yourself doubtful as to whether or not you made the correct decision in installing a solar water heating system, however you will save on costs in the long term. An additional benefit which is often dismissed by many is that you can add value to your business or home by installing a thermal water heating system.
If you are thinking about installing a solar water heating system, it may be useful to consider the following:
What is the amount of hot water you will be using?
What is your geographic location?
How expensive is installing a solar thermal water heating system in comparison to other systems?
What is a solar thermal water heater?
A solar thermal water heater uses the sun’s radiation to heat the water. You will find that most solar thermal water heaters will include storage tanks and solar collectors. Many solar thermal water heaters can be used alone or in conjunction with a conventional water heating system.
So how does it work?
The dynamics behind how the water gets heated is quite straight forward. The sunlight hits the solar thermal collectors which in turn absorb the energy from the sun. This energy is then transferred to the water in the storage tank. The solar loop is responsible for preheating the water before coming into the water heater. This essentially means that very little or no energy is required by the conventional heater to heat up the incoming hot water. It is always useful to have the conventional water heater there as a back up device just in case a drab and gloomy day decides to make an appearance.
Solar thermal heating for use in swimming pools
Solar thermal heating has been popular for use in swimming pools. Especially if the pool only needs to be used during the summer, this method of heating can be the most cost effective way. The system is likely to be less complicated to use as it will not need to be operated all year long. The dynamics of a solar pool heating system will usually comprise of solar collectors, pipe work, heat exchanger, and a control system. The installation of the parts will depend on a variety of factors, such as the specification and location.
The many advantages of installing a solar thermal water heating system
There are many incentives behind installing a thermal water heating system. In addition to reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the environment, the amount of savings you can make annually will be life changing. It has been reported that installing a solar thermal water heating system can save up to five times the energy used by an electric boiler.
Do not underestimate the power of a solar thermal water heater.
About the Author:
Tal Potishman, editor of Heating Central, writes articles about central heating, boilers, London plumbers, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Installing a Solar Thermal Water Heater
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