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Solar hot water heating is intended to complement a home's electric or gas hot water heating systems. When the sun's not shining, the complementary system takes over automatically to provide uninterrupted hot water.

For more facts on solar hot water heating visit the Solar Industry Association or the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA).

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