For both noble and budgetary reasons, many more homeowners are investing in renewable energy sources. The most common of these, of course, involves solar. But while solar panels seem to be the most common example, you’d be surprised just how many permutations of this essential resource are available.

Solar hot water systems are a great example.

But whenever you install a new system into your home, particularly one crucial to a basic provision like hot water, it’s important to understand how it works, as well as the pros and cons of implementing it.

What is a solar hot water system?

A solar hot water system is a fantastic means of using solar energy to heat a system. This can then be stored in hot water tanks and work with your conventional heating system as either a replacement or a substitute. It can save you a great deal of energy heating your homes through conventional means, and as such, reduces your energy bill.

In addition, you will be provided control valves and a thermostat so you get to control your hot water heating system properly. This provides a great deal of convenience to any household and is a fantastic means of lowering its energy emissions while also working on an increasingly renewable system. Furthermore, if you have a home that has good sunlight exposure, the system can work optimally in your favour.

How do solar hot water systems work?

Water is pumped through this system and gains heat transferred from the heat exchanger. These pumps can sometimes be aided by electricity generated by your solar panels depending on what system you have.

Solar may seem unreliable at the best of times depending on where you live, but as the hot water pumping through this system can be stored and it can work in tandem with a regular system, you’ll see that it provides a fantastic top-up of hot water throughout the day as opposed to forcing one choice over another. We’d recommend that you call a plumber to find out what type of system is best for you.

What are the pros and cons of this kind of system?

One of the main pros of this kind of system is that solar energy is absolutely free to gather. The sun will never charge you a fee. That said, it’s not always available, so it can be a fickle servant. The con is that for now, a solar heating system isn’t a 24/7 sole solution, but seeing as though its installation will pay for itself in ten to fifteen years, it’s hard not to see the value in the investment.

To conclude, hot water heating systems, powered by solar, are a fantastic purchase to make for a property, and are an especially pressing choice for those who wish to make their property as carbon-neutral and energy-efficient as possible. In general, we consider heating systems to provide the most waste, as a good portion of heat is often wasted. But when it’s sourced renewable and clearly, it becomes more acceptable.