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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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