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Direct [[solar]] heat gain is one of the most efficient ways to heat water (in terms of energy/waste), as it requires no energy conversion, | Direct [[solar]] heat gain is one of the most efficient ways to heat water (in terms of energy/waste), as it requires no energy conversion, unlike [[electric-resistance heating]] or [[fuel burning]]. It is a simple transfer and concentration of [[heat energy]] from one place to another. | ||
Hot water can be used for a number of applications, including sanitation (it's easier to wash a lot of things with hot water), and space heating. | |||
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Introduction
Solar Hot Water describes active and passive solar technologies that utilize solar insolation – the sun’s naturally abundant and free solar thermal energy – in order to heat water for a desired application.
No wait, there's more
Direct solar heat gain is one of the most efficient ways to heat water (in terms of energy/waste), as it requires no energy conversion, unlike electric-resistance heating or fuel burning. It is a simple transfer and concentration of heat energy from one place to another.
Hot water can be used for a number of applications, including sanitation (it's easier to wash a lot of things with hot water), and space heating.