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Beatrice Said:

Could solar power, hot water and heating be combined in one system in a way that's cheaper then fossil fuels

We Answered:

Unfortunately solar photovoltaic systems are very expensive ways to generate electricity. The cost is generally 5 to 10 times the cost of purchasing electricity from your local uitlity.

Solar hot water is a little less expensive. In most parts of the country the cost to heat water using solar power is approximately 20 to 30 % more expensive than heating with natural gas.

Unfortunately it is not cheaper, and in fact it is more expensive to use solar power than fossil fuels as your energy source.

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