Recent improvements in the design of solar hot water technology has made it a much more interesting and affordable option for those who want to reduce both their heating bills, hot water bills and carbon footprint.

It is no longer necessary to live in the Caribbean or in Africa to install an economic solar hot water system.

For example, throughout the UK, with modern solar hot water systems it is economical and cheaper over a number of years to use a solar hot water heater than a conventional one powered by electricity or by gas.

This article explains how solar energy can be used to heat water in your home, and sets out the main types of residential solar power systems available.

It also provides diagrams and videos for those main types of system, and a guide to working out whether it is worh it financially to install solar powered water heaters.





