Q: Based on our water bills, my family uses lots of water and much of it is probably hot water. Is there a simple solar hot water system design that I could build myself? A: Heating water can account ...

It took a while to decode the email I received from Carroll Hampleman (you can see why below), but his home made water heater is worth the bother. Mirrors are arranged to reflect and concentrate the ...

Q. I am interested in putting a solar hot water heater on my home. I need to find reasonably inexpensive instructions to make panels and everything else associated with the hot water end, like heat ...

The idea of heating water with the power of the sun is as old as … the Earth! But capturing that energy to efficiently heat water for domestic use is a more recent ...

Solar water heaters can be expensive, but they can get you a tax credit and help you save money on energy. Chi Odogwu is a digital consultant, professor, and writer with over a decade of experience in ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. About 20% of a home’s energy use goes toward water heating, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. If you’re looking to save on energy for financial ...

With proper design and careful installation, a solar water-heating system can provide a large percentage of a home’s hot water for many years with little maintenance. Yes, a solar hot-water heater can ...

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Alex Davies is a technology journalist and the author of "Driven," an upcoming book about the self-driving car industry. Well it's that time of the year again here in Southern California time to fill ...

The days are getting longer, and I’m thinking I ought to make use of those extra rays to help the environment. The big decision seems to be between a solar electric system and a solar water heater.