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Solar Water Heaters
Looking for custom homes in the Raleigh, NC area?
A solar water heater can be a great addition to any home, saving homeowners 50-80% on their water heating bills and reducing dependence on natural resources. Here are answers to some of the top questions about solar water heaters!
How Does a Solar Water Heater Work?
In the Raleigh area, most solar water heaters consist of two large solar panels on the roof of the home. A series of pipes within the walls of the home carry a solution up to the solar panels. The sun heats the solution.
The heated solution is then pumped through the heat exchanger in a hot water tank, normally located in the garage. The heat exchanger heats the water in the hot water tank, then recirculates back up to the rooftop solar collectors, where the cycle begins again.
What are the Requirements for a Solar Water Heater?
In order for a solar water heater to function, there must be a south-facing section of roof that is at least 10’x10’. Before you purchase a lot, talk with your builder and make sure the home can be oriented with a suitable southern exposure, without too much shade from tall trees.
When Do I Need to Decide if I Want a Solar Water Heater?
If you’re having a custom home built in the Raleigh area, you’ll need to decide by framing stage. The pipe system that connects the rooftop solar panels with the hot water tank must be installed inside the walls before the drywall stage.
How can a Solar Water Heater Help the Environment?
Solar Energy reduces dependence on other types of energy, is clean and renewable, and doesn’t contribute to greenhouse gases. Southern Energy Management, an award winning solar energy corporation, has shared that installing one solar water heating system prevents over 160,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering our atmosphere. That's the equivalent in weight to 36 Ford Explorers!
Save Even More!
Federal and state tax rebates currently cover about 40% of the cost of a solar water heater. Contact us for more information.
Solar Ready
Not ready to "go solar" yet for your water heating needs? Then ask your builder to make your new home "solar ready". Depending on the size and floor plan of the home, the cost is much lower - usually $500-800. Your builder will install all the necessary plumbing within the walls of your new Raleigh home. Then, when you're ready for solar powered water heating, you can have the system installed - without having to tear holes in the wall.
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