What are solar water heaters?

Using ‘free energy’ from the sun, solar water heaters can be designed to generate hot water for your home, swimming pool or spa.  Solar energy is collected by a solar collector panel, which is connected to your existing water heating system.

Why solar water heaters?

We believe solar water heaters offer the best alternative in renewable energy with real payback opportunities.  By choosing our solar hot water systems, you will be making a long and lasting investment which will save you money for many years to come.

Does your solar water heater generate electricity?

No, our solar hot water heaters generate solar energy that is converted to heat.  This way you do not need to create heat from electricity.  This is a very efficient way to save on your electricity bills.

What are the environmental benefits of solar energy?

By choosing solar energy you will be helping the environment.  By not using expensive and depleting fossil fuels you can save up to 2.5 tons of carbon emissions per year and help reduce global warming for years to come.

What savings can I expect with a solar water heater?

With rising prices of oil, gas, electricity and other fuels, solar water heaters will save money now and well into the future.  Solar collectors will harvest the sun’s free energy automatically and reduce your energy bills providing around 70% of your hot water for free.  As a rough guide, the average Texas home owner spends 30% of their utility bills on hot water, and the other 70% for  heating, cooling, etc.  So, we can substitute that expense by using the sun’s free energy generating substantial saving you for many years to come.  Also bear in mind that in the long term energy prices will continue to rise so in the future you stand to make even greater savings with our solar water heaters!

How much will a solar water heater cost?

Because we are buying direct from the manufacturer we can offer outstanding prices!  Size matters!  A properly sized solar water heater system is very important with the amount of collectors based upon a number of factors.  Each system is designed individually, and the price will depend on many factors, such as size of collector, number of occupants in a home, number of bath or shower rooms, positioning of collectors and associated pipe runs.  We use extremely powerful collectors which can be sized and adapted to suit your requirements. Sun Save Solar will always find the best solar hot water system for your needs.

What payback can I expect with a solar water heater cost?

As well as contributing to the environment, the cost of financial payback is dependent on a number of factors.  Although payback is one way of looking at the cost of your system, it is perhaps more accurate to look at the return on your investment.  Typically, the financial savings of solar water heaters will be equivalent to a tax free return on investment of between 8% and 12% which far exceeds the return on current market investment plans, plus it will grow year after year.  Increasing evidence is showing that a solar water heater installed in your home will increase its value..

What about home values?

The average consumer is now recognizing the value of green technology and is looking for homes that have energy saving improvements therefore making them more attractive in the marketplace.  We are seeing evidence that investments made in green technology --- such as solar water heaters --- will increase the value of your home.

What about a tax credit?

Our solar water heaters are eligible for a 30% tax credit which make this technology more affordable than any other type of water heating.  Click HERE for an explanation of tax credits and tax deductions plus state and federal incentives.

What about Texas weather?

Our flat panel collectors are capable of withstanding our extremely hot summers and even in winter are capable of producing valuable energy to heat your water.  Our special transfer fluid is able to protect the system during freezing conditions and continue to heat the water when sufficient energy is available.