In contrast to passive solar heating, active solar heating makes use of mechanical and electric devices to accomplish its temperature goals. These devices include pumps, fans, and electrical controls. The solar thermal collectors involved in active solar heating may warm either liquid or air for circulation.
Most solar heating options which rely on air are used to provide heat for individual rooms. They may also be used to preheat air before it passes through either a heat recovery ventilator or a heat pump.
For central heating, solar liquid systems are the more effective option. Heated fluid within a solar collector is either used immediately or transferred to a storage tank. The heat from such a system may be distributed through radiant flooring, hot water baseboards or radiators, or the heating coil of a central or forced-air heating system.
Because solar thermal energy from the sun is completely free, there is no cost to power an active solar heating system. In addition to this, such a system creates no harmful emissions. Fossil fuels used to power other heaters or to create the electricity for other heaters do not have this benefit.
In addition to these advantages, some states offer incentives for the use of solar energy systems in the home. Tax exemptions, credits, and deductions are just a few examples of these incentives.
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