Related Links on Solar Thermal Energy
Explore these resources to find out how to use the sun for heating the water or space at home or in your business.
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Consumer's Guide: Heat Your Water with the Sun
Since the early 1970s, the efficiency and reliability of solar heating systems and collectors have increased greatly and costs have dropped. Improvements to materials, a rating system for consumers, and more attractive designs have all added to the appeal of these systems (PDF 604 KB).
Solar Heated Pools for Your Home
Looking to get your feet wet regarding solar-heated swimming pools? This short pamphlet with lots of photos and captions introduces solar water heating as a mature, economical, and environmentally friendly technology for your pool (PDF 398 KB).
Solar Heating for Consumers
Solar heating technologies are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. The "related links" page on this site provides access to a number of helpful Web sites and fact sheets for incorporating solar heating into your home, business, or ranch.
Solar Hot Water and Space Heating and Cooling
Visit this Web site and you'll soon see that solar thermal technologies are relatively easy to understand. Solar water heating is among the most practical, affordable, and durable renewable energy technologies available.