March 2008
This overview of solar water heating systems includes basic information about what they are and what they do, the costs, benefits and drawbacks, and real-world feedback from field evaluations.
Solar Water Heating Systems TechSpecs will also help you learn what it takes to incorporate solar water heating, what to consider when determining if a solar water heating system is right for your next project, steps to take if you decide to install a system, and additional resources for more information.
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Prepared by:
NAHB Research Center
4 pages