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Originally Posted by Robbob
But you will be making a difference.
I haven't crunched numbers but I think solar panels are more effective heating water.
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Originally Posted by blankall
You should be able to get something like a solar hot water heater for much cheaper: $1000-$3000 total with recommended yearly maintenance (no monthly charge). It should provide you with similar savings on your electricity bill.
I would look into that.
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Yup, these are both correct, solar panels are much more effective at heating water than providing electricity. Use them in a place where you use electricity or gas to heat water, and you may just be able to get the savings you are looking for.
In many places in the world they use solar panels to heat their pools. Is very effective and dirt cheap in comparison.