Using the sun's heat as your primary source of hot water
For 10 years,wen has developed new ways to bring natural light into homes through skylights and roof windows. Now, we have solar solutions to let you harness even more power from the sun. With a solar water heating system, proven effective for years in Europe and the rest of the world, you can let the sun's free thermal energy heat the water in your home.
solar water heating systems use the sun's thermal energy to heat the water your home uses. Unlike more complicated and expensive photovoltaic (PV) systems, which convert the sun's energy to electricity, solar water heaters use sunlight more efficiently but cost substantially less. A solar water heating system can convert over 80 percent of the sun's energy into heat, while high-end photovoltaic systems top out at around 20 percent efficiency.
Other benefits include:
- Solar energy does not produce harmful emissions or rely on transportation, pipelines, or coal like electric energy does.
- Solar water heating systems installed in the U.S. help reduce our household energy consumption and the nation's reliance on fossil fuels.
- Solar water heating systems will work anywhere in the U.S. - not just in sunny states.
solar water heaters are one of the most cost-effective ways
to conserve energy and reduce your power bills.
If your household relies on a traditional electric or gas water heater, you're paying hundreds of dollars a year on energy that a solar water heater would provide for free.
The relatively simple process has significant economic and environmental benefits:
- Lowers your utility bills year-round
- Lower first-time start-up costs and faster return on your investment than a solar photovoltaic system
- Payback can be realized in as little as three years, thanks to generous federal, state, and local tax credits and incentives
- Solar water heaters can reduce energy consumption of heating water up to 80 percent in homes.
- Solar water heating systems can take advantage of the sun's free energy year-round.
- Reduces your share of harmful greenhouse gas emissions
- Lets you enjoy greater energy independence and peace of mind
- Works in all climates
We worked hard to create a great warranty we hope you never have to use.
We've stood behind our products for over 70 years with a promise of lasting service and quality. And we still do to this day with our 10-year limited product warranty for our solar collectors and flashing. Furthermore, we offer a 6-year limited product warranty for our solar storage tanks and VELUX 5-year limited product warranty for other solar system components.