Solar Hot Water for Kentuckiana

Domestic Solar Hot Water installed near Frankfort, Kentucky

Domestic Solar Hot Water Installed in Frankfort, KY

 
Practicality
Benefits
Cost
Additional Information

 

Practicality of Solar Hot Water Systems

Solar hot water systems are often competitive with electric and natural gas systems, have a quicker financial return versus P.V. systems, and only require 4 hours of sunlight. These benefits make solar hot water a good choice for most homeowners. Read more about the systems in the article below of at the US Department of Energy site for solar hot water heating.

 
To read an article about a Hot Water System installed in Louisville, go to News.


 

Benefits

  1. Financially Rewarding

    - Hot water makes up 25-35% of your utility costs so a reduction
      can save you money (see chart below***)
    - Net savings of approximately 21% on annual utility bill
    - Approximately a 70% reduction in hot water bill cost
    - Usually pays for itself in 4-7 yrs
    - Federal tax credit available
     
  2. Reliable and Durable

    - Fully automatic
    - Protected from freeze-ups in the winter
    - Can provide 40-80% of the hot water demand in a household
    - Only requires 4 hours of sunlight (It works in the winter!)
    - One of the oldest and most developed renewable energy
       systems
    - Has a life expectancy of equal to or great than 40 yrs
     
  3. Good for the Environment

    - Pollution-free
    - Can produce 1000 megawatts of energy per year (equivalent
       to 2 mid-size coal plants)


    ***Hot Water Makes Up a Significant Portion
    of Your Utility Bill
     Water heating costs

 

 

Cost

Solar hot water systems typically pay for themselves in 5-8 years. Cost varies depending on state incentives and hot water consumption.

Solar hot water systems can be more cost effective than a Prius!

 

 

Prius

Solar Hot Water

Cost of Sys.

≈ $25,000
($3150 tax credit)

≈ $4800 - $5800
($1600-2000 tax rebate)

Savings/Yr.

≈$869
Based on 12,000 mi/yr
2mpg car = 547 gal/yr vs.47 mpg Prius = 255 gal/yr)

≈ $300 (Family of 4)
≈ 21% reduct. utility bill

Maint. Cost

$1000/yr
$2000-$3000 (battery)

$200 every 13 yrs
(if annual flush of tank performed)
Life Expect. ≥ 40 yrs
***Please note that percent savings are approximate and can vary depending on the size of the system and the homeowner's or business' demand for hot water. To determine pricing for your family's needs, contact us for an assessment today.

 


Additional Information

FAQs for Solar Hot Water (Click here)
Performance of Vacuum Tube and Flat Plate Collectors Concerning
Domestic Hot Water Preparation and Room Heating (Read More )