Technology Inventory Solar Water Heaters Summary Harnessing energy from the sun to heat water is nothing new. Solar water heaters have been commercially available since the 1800s. What's new is how solar water heaters look these days. Most modern solar water heaters mount flush with a home's roof and resemble skylights. Solar water heaters are an environmentally sound way to reduce energy bills.
Solar energy can meet part or all of a home's domestic hot water needs.
Geographic location, system design, collector orientation, and collector size will determine how much energy can be provided for domestic hot water heating. Click to view larger image. The information on the system, product or material presented herein is provided for informational purposes only. There are no warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information. Full reproduction, without modification, is permissible.