What are the benefits of installing a solar water heating system in kenya today?

Please forgive me for assuming you have already figured out why you might be interested in renewable energy in Kenya today.

could it be the noble and selfless act of preserving the planet for future generations?

"by reducing your carbon footprint"

OR

Personal financial gains.

OR

BOTH?

Wherever your motivation lies, YOU ARE RIGHT!!

Solar energy is now more affordable than ever before.

That is the reason I would like to bring to your attention another solar installation that allows you to kill the proverbial two birds with one stone. Saving you a load of money as you happily ride the green energy bandwagon.

A solar water heating system

Humans had taken advantage of free power from the sun to heat water, way before they invented a pen and paper.

"as evident in a body of work in the form of emojis curved out in the pyramids or something"

We are not going to get hung up on the past of this groundbreaking technology. But it is worth mentioning that humans figured out pretty early that if you place a basin of water in direct sunlight, you are going to have a more pleasurable bath and drastically reduce the rate of converting indigenous trees into firewood as well.

Through the process called induction as we would later learn in science class.

Despite this archaic technology's obvious life-saving abilities bath times had to be scheduled a couple of hours after dawn to sunset

Which was probably not a major blow to an economy that solely relied on the sun for timekeeping.

FAST FORWARD>>>>

In this era of instant coffee, smartwatches and world markets bath time are is no longer determined by changes in the solar system.

Electricity and fossil fuels have made it clear that an instant hot shower is just another consumer product.

Electric instant showers may have hit Kenyan homes with a bang but its dawning upon us that both the planet and our wallets are taking a hit too.

Basically a modern-day solar energy water heating system is a SIMPLE connection that collects heat from the sun and transfers it to a fluid, which is then stored in a well-insulated tank. To make sure you or a loved one can take care of their hygiene whenever they feel like.

A proper one will ensure that fellow passengers keep their fingers on their smartphones and not their nostrils on their commute to work assuming we are in the same matatu sacco tax bracket.

comprising of a

1. Collector- Collects heat from the sun.

2. Heat transfer fluid- Transfers heat from the collector for use or storage.

3. Heat exchangers- Transfers the heat from the fluid to the domestic water.

4. Pumps- Move the fluid via the collector and/or exchanger and domestic water out of the heat exchanger.

5. Controllers Intelligent circuits that control the pumps.

Benefits of installing a solar water heating system in Kenya today.

FREEDOM AT LAST!!

Despite the fact that most households are now connected to on-grid electricity they are prone to frequent blackouts.

Depending of course on the distance from your property to a major government or Safaricom's installation. Installing a solar water heating system ensures that all your hot water needs are met, instantly without such avoidable interruptions.

Financial freedom at last1!!

This is chess not checkers

Some people shy away from the heavy heavy initial investment required in most solar installations.

NOT YOU ANYMORE.

With an enlightened mind, you should now consider the money as the few pieces you have to give up as you slither strategically through the board to deliver the much-dreaded checkmate to POVERTY.

Which has eluded heads of state since our founding father Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.

("REST IN PEACE MOI, I forgive you, you did what you had to do")=equals the best Moi tribute on twitter today.

In comparison, the return on your investment is massive in the long run. As you may be aware heating elements like the ones found in conventional electric instant showers draw huge currents from the grid pushing your bills over the roof. The last thing you need in an economy where dowry income is taxable.

The government is not that mean after all!

Despite my clear opposition to the commercialization of the institution of dowry. We have to give credit where its due.

Our government has gone the extra mile making it the best time to acquire any solar installation. Take advantage of the numerous financial incentives such as tax breaks, tax credits and utility rebates e.t.c.

Exercise 1

Compare the difference between the cost of solar panels now and a decade ago?

Thank your government later.

Play your part.

It is impossible for an individual to solve all the problems ailing our planet today but if they played their small part in taking care of this God given residence.

World politics is not my area of expertise of course but one can't help but notice the fierce opposition to cutting carbon emissions from the biggest economies in collusion with conspiracy theorists who beleive that global warming is just a buzz word invented by Al gore to keep himself afloat after an unsuccessful shot at the highest office in the world.

But politics is a dirty game everywhere.

However, it is hard to ignore the role that we humans have played in some of the most devastating calamities that have hit the country and the planet

at large.

By choosing a solar-powered water heating you are playing your small part in making the mother earth hospitable to us and the future generations.

I might not have exhausted all the benefits of installing a solar water heating system in your property such as value addition in case you need to resell it in the future.

No matter where you stand a solar water heating is a valuable addition to your home.

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In future shall delve deeper into the finer workings of solar water heating systems and review some of the brands available in Kenya.

Meanwhile, I hope you make the right choice.