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Solar Thermal Water HeatingIn Ottawa a solar water heater can provide enough energy to meet more than 50% of the water heating energy needs for a family of four. Water heating is one of the most cost-effective uses of solar energy, providing hot water for showers, dishwashers and clothes washers.Payback Residential solar hot water systems cost approximately $6000-8000 installed. They will payback the cost of buying and installing them within 8-10 years. Solar thermal for heating water is economical today for all situations over the long term when compared with fossil-fuel heating systems. The environmental benefits of solar thermal are clear. EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Appliance Ottawa Solar Power is an official distributor and installer of EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Appliance. EnerWorks is the first manufacturer to receive CSA certification for its solar collectors and energy packs (heat exchangers) which can be mounted to any standard hot water tank. The Solar Water Heater is the primary source for your family's hot water, while your existing electric or fossil-fuel hot water heating functions as an auxiliary heating source. How it works  Apicus Solar Thermal Systems Apicus systems are widely used in both residential and commercial applications to provide hot water, and space heating. Installing just one Apricus solar thermal collector can reduce CO2 levels as much as planting more than 200 trees and is the perfect choice for people wanting to become part of the solution by reducing their carbon footprint. Apricus System Diagram PDF Apicus System Specifications PDF |
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