In the summer, you can use solar panels to heat your pool. Some people do this by using a solar cover, which is a black cover that goes over the top of the pool when it’s not in use. This makes the water warm while it’s being stored in the pool.
The most common way to heat your pool with solar panels is by installing a solar heater on top of your pool. The solar panel will absorb sunlight and convert it into heat energy. This is then transferred into the water through pipes that are located on top of the panel.
The amount of time needed for a solar panel to heat up your pool depends on how much sunshine there is and what kind of panel you have installed on top of it.
Table of Contents
How Solar Panels Work
Solar panels use the sun’s rays to generate heat and convert it into usable electricity. They consist of a photovoltaic cell that converts light directly into DC electricity. The cells are made up of silicon, which is an excellent conductor of electricity when exposed to sunlight. Because silicon is expensive and requires special handling, most solar panels today use thin film technology instead. Thin film solar panels are made with cadmium telluride or copper indium gallium selenide and are usually less expensive than silicon-based ones.
Solar panels come in many different sizes but generally range from 6 to 10 feet wide by 2 feet tall. You can usually mount them on your roof or place them on the ground near your house where they will receive direct sunlight all day long (or close to it). The system uses batteries that store the power generated during the day so that it can be used at night when there’s no sunlight available for conversion into electricity.
This post was written by Daniel Massaad, owner and expert solar technician at Energy Solutions Direct! ESD is the top choice for solar panels Houston TX! Our licensed and certified contractors are masters of their craft; with years of experience servicing the great Tampa Bay area and beyond, the choice is simple. ESD excels at offering you the best in solar value!