--- title: HTP Blog | Highly Efficient Heating & Hot Water Systems | Solar Water Heating description: Solar Water Heating | Discover the latest in highly efficient space heating and hot water systems on HTP's blog! --- [![HTPLogo](https://blog.htproducts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HTPLogo.jpg?width=200&height=200&name=HTPLogo.jpg "HTPLogo")](https://www.htproducts.com) - [Space Heating](https://www.htproducts.com/space-heating.html) - Residential - [Elite FT](https://www.htproducts.com/eliteft.html) - [Elite Premier](http://www.htproducts.com/elitepremier.html) - [Elite Ultra](https://www.htproducts.com/eliteultra.html) - [Pioneer](http://www.htproducts.com/pioneer.html) - [UFT](http://www.htproducts.com/UFT-Boiler.html) - Commercial - [Elite FT](http://www.htproducts.com/eliteft.html) - [Elite Premier](http://www.htproducts.com/elitepremier.html) - [Elite XL](https://www.htproducts.com/elitexl.html) - [EnduroTI](http://www.htproducts.com/enduroti.html) - [Mod Con](http://www.htproducts.com/modconboiler.html) - 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[Parts Store](http://www.shophtp.com/ecommerce/) [Solar Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/solar-water-heating) ## [HTP: Ready for Take Off](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/htp-ready-for-take-off) HTP is proud to offer Solar Evacuated Tubes along with our entire line of Solar Solutions. We are even more proud to say our Solar Evacuated Tubes are being utilized at Boston Logan International... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/htp-ready-for-take-off) [Solar Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/solar-water-heating) ## [HTP's New Mount Hardware Attachment Kit](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/htps-new-mount-hardware-attachment-kit) Have you ever had your back up against a wall - or your collectors back up against a wall and nowhere to place your legs? Now your problem has been solved by HTP's new 2/3 Mount Hardware attachment... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/htps-new-mount-hardware-attachment-kit) [Solar Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/solar-water-heating) ## [With a mismatched system, you pay to work out all the kinks](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/with-a-mismatched-system-you-pay-to-work-out-all-the-kinks) Note: This system features a mismatched boiler, solar pump station, DHW storage tanks — and lots of controls trying to make something work. I know that these days we’re all trying to save our... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/with-a-mismatched-system-you-pay-to-work-out-all-the-kinks) [Solar Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/solar-water-heating) ## [Solar Residential Applications](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/solar-residential-applications) Usage statistics for a family of four: - Uses 80 gallons of hot water per day - Uses 5,000 kWh annually to heat water with electricity - Uses 250 therms of natural gas annually to heat their water... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/solar-residential-applications) [Solar Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/solar-water-heating) ## [11 Benefits of Solar Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/benefits-of-solar-heating) Solar thermal collectors can be used to produce domestic hot water for both residential and commercial needs. Solar thermal collectors are 30% – 70% efficient in converting the sun’s energy into... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/benefits-of-solar-heating) 1 min read [Solar Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/solar-water-heating) - Feb 20, 2015 ## [Why Choose Solar?](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/why-choose-solar) Obtain freedom from high fuel costs while protecting the environment with solar options from HTP! You Care - Each solar panel eliminates tons of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. It would take the planting... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/why-choose-solar) 1 min read [Solar Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/solar-water-heating) - Feb 13, 2015 ## [HTP Acquires Solar Skies](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/htp-acquires-solar-skies) HTP acquired Solar Skies, a solar thermal collectors manufacturer for commercial and residential use. Our merger will improve our ability to supply the solar industry with an ever expanding product line, while still providing... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/htp-acquires-solar-skies) 1 min read [Solar Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/solar-water-heating) - Sep 3, 2014 ## [Sizing Your Solar Hot Water System](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/sizing-your-solar-hot-water-system) Below is some information from AskRod.com about sizing a solar hot water system for your home. AskRod.com is created by Rod Hyatt, HTP's National Solar Manager. -- In late spring, I published a chart that helps size a solar... [Read More](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/sizing-your-solar-hot-water-system) 2 min read [Solar Water Heating](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/topic/solar-water-heating) - Jul 11, 2014 ## [Simple Solar Water Heating Design Trick: Heat The Water You'll Actually Be Using!](https://blog.htproducts.com/blog/simple-solar-water-heating-design-trick-heat-the-water-youll-actually-be-using) Read on for a tip on efficient solar water heating, from HTP's National Solar Manager Rod Hyatt. For the most efficient solar thermal design, solar-heat the water heater first. I know that may seem self-evident because it’s the... 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