Minneapolis Solar Water Heaters
Solar water heaters in Minneapolis are a great way to save money on your utility bills while also conserving energy and helping the environment Much of the cost of installing a solar water heaters may be convered by rebates available through the government as well as your utility company.
Here is some additional information on solar waters heaters:
The solar collectors for the water heaters are installed outside the home, typically on the roof or nearby. Nearly all models are the direct-gain type, consisting of flat panels in which water circulates. Other types may use dish or trough mirrors to concentrate sunlight on a collector tube filled with water, brine or other heat transfer fluid. A storage tank is placed indoors or out to collect the heated water. Circulation is caused by natural convection or by a small electric pump. At night, or when there is insufficient sunlight present, circulation through the panel can be stopped by closing a valve and/or stopping the circulating pump, to keep hot water in the storage tank from cooling. Depending on the local climate, freeze protection, as well as prevention of overheating, must be addressed in the design, installation, and operation of the water heater.
