Solar Hot water a natural choice for homeowners under new regulations

New Federal Government regulations will spark a resurgence of consumers purchasing solar Hot water systems, according to the renewable energy industry’s peak body.

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Today’s passage of the Federal Government’s clean energy legislation through the Senate was the start of a new era that will transform Australia’s energy supply, according to the clean energy industry’s peak body.

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This article is my effort to shine some light on the comparative difference and value of two ways of harvesting solar energy, Domestic Hot Water and Photovoltaics. Don’t hate the conclusions, math doesn’t lie.

The ability to heat water with the sun has been apparent to all of us since the first time we got burned with water out of the hose. This is a basic solar Hot water collector. Add some low iron glass, an insulated box, a pump, and a tank, and you hav... Read More

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I have found that a lot of people are confused about how solar energy works. They know there is a solar panel involved, but that is about it. Stick it on the roof & heat your home or water for free. 

Here is a cute little video about how (exactly) this is done. Enjoy!

youtube.com/watch?v=Tj4KAWZFZOA

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