| A recent article reported that solar panels can be used | | | | there has been an increase in urban areas. There is |
| to save energy needed for electric cars. Apparently, | | | | documentation abut the ease of installation, and they |
| the use of passive solar hot water panels not only | | | | have been estimated to pay for themselves in three |
| heat the water but also stores energy and can be | | | | to five years. Overall, this indicates a better Return Of |
| used as a "filling station" for recharging electric cars. | | | | Investment, and we can not say that very often these |
| The title of the piece made some reference to | | | | days! |
| Chevron hating it. My husband responded that if | | | | For best results, these considerations and suggestions |
| Chevron hates it, it can not be all bad. You may be | | | | should be followed, or at least you should know about |
| feeling that way about your power company as well. | | | | them. Place the passive solar hot water system in a |
| There has been a surge of interest in utilizing passive | | | | place with maximum solar exposure. Try to make both |
| solar hot water heaters. The process refers to the | | | | the collector and storage tanks as efficient as possible. |
| fact that rather than depending on an external power | | | | Make sure the system will retain heat. The size of the |
| source such as electricity, it uses the sun as the | | | | system should be be the size appropriate for your |
| power source. There are many articles and blogs on | | | | needs. Your system should be efficient and freeze |
| the Internet describing how to build your own passive | | | | resistant. And lastly, make sure your system is built to |
| solar system. | | | | last. |
| Some benefits are: the solar power system is more | | | | If you have made the emotional and intellectual |
| dependable, reliable and is independent of any external | | | | commitment to install a passive solar hot water |
| power as well as it costs less per unit of heat. Experts | | | | system, as well as a financial investment, you will want |
| figure that fifty to eighty percent of your hot water | | | | to be sure it provides you the best service and you |
| needs are met with the solar system, and it will work | | | | are free of any worries concerning it. Good luck and |
| even in the event of a power failure. This may be of | | | | enjoy your step into the future! |
| more benefit in the rural areas, although it appears | | | | |