1. Active Solar Heating By: Steven and Evie

2. How It Works:

3. Components of Active Solar Heating ●Solar Collector ●Pipeline ●Pump ●Boiler

4. Energy Efficiency Ratio 50-70%

5. Residential Use ● Water Heating ● Floor Heating ● Air Conditioning

6. Problems with Active Solar Energy ●It’s not always sunny ●High installation and maintenance costs ●Sun can be blocked by trees/buildings ●Ways to Fix: Better technology, put in places that receive a lot of light

7. Compared to Fossil Fuels ● More environmentally friendly ● Very efficient ● Higher Start up Costs ● Sustainable