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Solar Hot Water & Radiant Heat

Utah Solar and Alternative Energy is proud to be a factory trained and authorized Velux® Hot Water System Dealer. For 65 years,  Velux® has been utilizing he power of the sun to bring natural light into homes through skylights and roof windows. Now Velux® is bringing its solar water heating system, proven for years in Europe, to the United States. Using the sun to heat the water in your home will reduce your monthly utility bill, and your family's carbon footprint on the world. Even more great reasons to chose a Velux® Solar Hot Water system:

Cost Savings
• Water heating bills should drop 50% – 80%.
• With an anticipated payback period of 3-7 years in most areas.
• Solar energy systems can take advantage of the sun’s free energy year-round. For
optimum performance, collectors should be placed on a shadow-free,
south-facing roof with a pitch greater then 3/12.
• Federal tax credits help pay 30% up to $2,000 for
the system. Some states and utilities offer additional support.
• Between tax credits and energy savings, this system offers a faster return on your
investment as compared to solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems.
• Lower first-time start up cost than solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems.
Environmental Benefits
• Solar energy is an unlimited resource.
• Solar energy does not produce harmful emissions and is delivered to your home by
the sun.
• Solar water heating systems help reduce your household energy consumption, and
the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels.
• Solar water heating systems can perform effectively anywhere in the U.S. and are in
use in all climactic areas of the country.
• Can be an add-on to an existing system for
a “green upgrade.”


 

More Solar Hot Water Topics:

1 How a Velux® Solar Hot Water System Works
2 Velux® Solar Hot Water System Components
3 Solar Hot Water FAQ
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