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Solar Energy - A Bright Idea!

Solar energy provides a promising source of renewable power. Solar water heating systems, which range in cost from $2,500-$4,500 installed, work by using solar collectors to heat water and can save homeowners $30-$75 per month for 20 years. Through experiments, students can learn how factors like collector color, tubing design, insulation, and more can impact the efficiency of solar hot water systems.

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Solar Energy - A Bright Idea!

Solar energy provides a promising source of renewable power. Solar water heating systems, which range in cost from $2,500-$4,500 installed, work by using solar collectors to heat water and can save homeowners $30-$75 per month for 20 years. Through experiments, students can learn how factors like collector color, tubing design, insulation, and more can impact the efficiency of solar hot water systems.

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rbanand
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Solar Energy A Bright Idea!

Id put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we dont have to wait til oil and coal run out before we tackle that. - Thomas Edison

Solar Water Heating

Solar Water Heating


Solar water heating is the most efficient and economical use of solar energy Residential systems start at $2500 and typically cost $3500$4500 installed Savings of $30-$75 per month, lasting 20 years Tax credits and state rebates available

How Does it Work?

Solar Hot Water


Classroom Experiments
Design your own SHW collector Variables:
Color of collector Tubing length, pattern, material Light intensity Insulation Use of reflective materials Rate of water pumping Etc

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