Before you get discouraged by the high cost of solar panels you may want to consider a solar energy water heater. You can build a solar energy water heater yourself using low cost easy to get materials.
Heating water with solar is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to use solar energy. Heating is a more direct way to use the sun’s energy than trying to generate electricity. Heating is what the sun does naturally so it doesn’t require any special equipment.
You can heat water with solar energy simply by leaving it in a container in the sun. In most cases as the water heats most of that heat will dissipate into the surrounding environment so it may get warm but not very hot. A solar energy water heater creates an environment where the water will absorb the heat and hold on to it. This can be easily done with simple low cost materials.
In an average home heating water is the second biggest energy consumer and energy prices will likely continue to rise. For many homes the cost of one months electric bill can be more than enough to cover the cost of building a solar energy water heater. Since in many cases a solar system for heating water can cut an energy bill by 1/3, you can do the math to see how quickly building your own solar can pay for itself when it comes to heating water.
With the low cost of building your own system you can make as many panels as you want or as large as you want. You can create all the hot water you need for household use or to heat a hot tub or swimming pool. Even use it to heat your home or a greenhouse. With all the free hot water you can use the possibilities are endless.
Learn how to build a solar energy water heater using low cost materials.
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