If you are looking for ways to stretch your monthly energy dollars, how about investing in one of the oldest forms of technology available: using the sun to heat your home’s water?

Clarence Kemp patented the first commercially available solar hot water heater in 1891, and since that invention more than a century ago, improvements in design, storage, and components have made solar water heaters the perfect starting point for homeowners looking to create a more sustainable home.

In this section, you will find information to help you understand how solar water heaters work and to make informed choices if you’re interested in buying one.

For solar swimming pool heaters, see Solar Power Swimming Pool Heaters.