solar power water heaters
A solar hot water heater is the best way to save money, time and energy and is used extensively to every nook and corner of the world. It reduces the electricity bill by nearly 30%. The best part is that these heaters are very profitable, safe and environmentally friendly electric heaters age.
Types of solar energy systems to heat water heaters
There are two types of system available on solar hot water heaters, basically classified on the basis of the incorporation of devices. They are:
- Active system
- Passive System
In the active system, incorporating devices such as pumps and other controls. If, in the passive system, these devices are absent.
Working solar water heater
In a solar hot water heater, the water is brought in pipes and exposed to sunlight. Using solar heat, water is heated and then supplied to the entire house. The hot water is transferred to storage tanks through the use of devices active systems such as pumps, etc. and then the storage tank, supplied with the passive system by use of gravity.
Few measures
There are few measures to be taken in a solar hot water heater to work properly. Few of them are mentioned below:
· Basically, the storage tank must be well insulated so that it can adequately store and supply water to the user at the time of use.
• Many times, it is seen that the solar water heater is to have two storage tanks. This is to store the hot water and more heat.
· The solar panels are connected so that the batteries are loaded correctly.
Importance of backup system
A backup is very important if you have a solar water heater. This does not mean that these are inefficient. But it is necessary, as it works through the use of energy solar. The sun may be light in the sky or there may be clouds. In those days, back up is very important.
