n Indian homes, reliable hot water supplies for Rain Water Showers, Jaccuzi or daily bathing has a significant cost. Conventional hot water heaters can account for up to 30% of household energy use and can be significant carbon emitters. One alternative is solar hot water, which can reduce energy bills by 50-85%, as well as lowering carbon emissions. Unfortunately, this system needs a boost with gas or electricity when the sun isn’t shining or hot water demand is high or stored hot water is used in the evening. … being green is not always as straightforward as it may seem.

n Indian homes, reliable hot water supplies for Rain Water Showers, Jaccuzi or daily bathing has a significant cost. Conventional hot water heaters can account for up to 30% of household energy use and can be significant carbon emitters. One alternative is solar hot water, which can reduce energy bills by 50-85%, as well as lowering carbon emissions. Unfortunately, this system needs a boost with gas or electricity when the sun isn’t shining or hot water demand is high or stored hot water is used in the evening. … being green is not always as straightforward as it may seem.