Mana Maui Solar

What is a Solar Hot Water System / Solar hot water systems take advantage of our ample supply of sunshine and use solar energy to heat water for household use. A solar hot water system should offset 30 to 50% of your electric bill. Solar hot water systems generally come with an electric backup to provide the rest of your hot water needs.

On cloudy days, or when hot water usage is higher than usual, your hot water system may need a boost. The booster will come on when the temperature of water in the storage tank falls below the thermostat setting and will turn off automatically when the water reaches the required temperature.

For more control over the system, a manual booster switch and a timer may be installed to ensure you make the most of the amount of energy coming from the sun to heat the water.Solar hot water systems use solar panels or collectors to absorb energy from the sun to heat water for your home. The heated water is then stored in an insulated tank to be used on demand.