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CCAT solar shower

Solar Shower at CCAT

The idea of a hot shower outside on a cool summer night is very appealing. CCAT developed just 
the thing for the occasion! Several versions of solar showers are available to build 
or purchase. Also, several reasons exist as to why one might chose this alternative 
form of energy for heating water for bathing purposes.

First, we will examine the question of why one might choose solar energy over other forms to heat 
water. Solar energy is accessible almost anywhere. It is easily used for heating up water in a 
shower system. The cost of a solar shower system verses a gas heated or electrically heated 
system is far less. Looking at the Energy Star website provided by the EPA, one observes that 
water heating is typically the third largest energy expense in your home (after space heating 
and cooling). Water heating typically accounts for about 14% of your utility bill. One way to 
reduce water-heating costs would be to replace your old water heater with an alternative form 
of water heating such as solar energy.

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