A solar water heater is a device that provides hot water throughout day and night all the year round for many different purposes. A solar water heater has a system that is installed on the terrace or any other open space that comes in direct contact with the sunlight to get the energy from the sun and then used to heat water and store it in an insulated tank. Hot water stored in the tanks can be then used for various applications. On cloudy days too, you can get hot water for a day or two as the water gets heated due to diffused radiation available in the atmosphere. However, the system is either connected to the electric geyser in the home or an electrical back up is provided in the storage tank of the system which is switched on when water is not sufficiently hot. Therefore, you get hot water throughout the year including rainy days.

Solar water heaters have so many advantages over the geysers, immersion rods or fuel-based water heaters. Solar energy is a natural and renewable source of energy that is abundant in nature and free to use. Water can be hated on all days including cloudy days as it uses diffused energy in the atmosphere to heat the water. Reduced carbon footprints. It hardly requires any maintenance. It is a one-time investment that goes a long way. It also helps you to reduce electricity consumption and hence you save money on electricity and water bills.

Using a solar water heater has other advantages too apart from the above. It protects the quality of air. We mostly use electricity, burn coal to heat water. Particulates and other by-products of burning coal pollute the air and contribute to several negative environmental and health effects. These substances are a major threat to rivers, streams, lakes as well. Solar water heating is a practical step to put a stop to mercury contamination of watersheds as well.

Overall, the home value increase with solar water heater as it has been seen that homes with solar sell faster and at higher prices than those without. Thus adding a solar water heater is an investment that will pay back in future, whether you stay or sell. Therefore, get a solar water heater for your home today and add to its value. This is the best way to add your contribution to our mother Earth.