Solar Water Heater Installation Cost: $/Watt

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the cost of installing a solar water heating system, specifically focusing on the price per watt in different locations. Participants explore various factors that influence installation costs, including building type and regional considerations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express curiosity about the installation costs of solar water heating systems, particularly in their local areas.
  • One participant mentions the possibility of scavenging materials to reduce costs but indicates a lack of interest in the effort required.
  • Another participant notes that the cost would depend heavily on the type of building being outfitted, suggesting that integrating the system during construction would be cheaper than retrofitting an older home.
  • A participant shares a link to a related thread that may provide additional cost information.
  • One participant acknowledges a misunderstanding regarding the type of system being discussed, clarifying that the building type may not significantly impact costs as previously thought.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on specific costs, and multiple views regarding the factors influencing installation costs remain. The discussion reflects uncertainty about the actual prices and the implications of building types.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention that costs may vary significantly based on local suppliers and the specific characteristics of the buildings involved. There is also a lack of concrete estimates provided in the discussion.

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Just curious...how much would it cost you to install a solar water heating system ($/Watt) where u live?
 
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I could probably scavenge the stuff to make it for nothing, but I'm not inclined to go to all that effort.
 
ok point taken...but if u want to buy it? do u have an idea what it would cost?
 
eaboujaoudeh said:
Just curious...how much would it cost you to install a solar water heating system ($/Watt) where u live?

South West coast of British Columbia, Canada. Sunny summers, mild but wet winters.
http://www.bcsea.org/sustainableenergy/solarhotwater.asp
 
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Sorry that I didn't get back about this. The fact is that I don't know what it would cost. There are solar system suppliers here, who can probably give estimates, but it would also depend very heavily upon what sort of building you intend to outfit. For one thing, it would definitely be far cheaper to integrate the system during construction than to retrofit a 96 year-old house like mine.
 
Now that I've read Chi's thread through the link, it appears that I misunderstood the OP. I thought that he meant a hot water home heating system, not just a water heater. I still don't know what it would cost, but the type of building wouldn't make nearly as much difference as I indicated.
 

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