Active Solar Energy

• Active solar energy systems can be used for heating water in the home, swimming pools, commercial and industrial buildings, and space heating.
• Generates more heat than passive systems.
• Uses photovoltaic cells, which convert sunlight directly into electricity.
• Two different based systems: liquid based and air based.
• Cost depends on the size of the system and the area.
• However, most cost between $30 to $80 per square foot of collector area.