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Picture of a pool that is heated using a solar hot water systemFor many Floridians, swimming is the best way to beat the heat. But even during Florida's sweltering summers and mild winters your pool's water could be a bit nippy. Once again, the sun can help make you're next underwater adventure more comfortable.

Explore each of the following sections to learn how you can use solar hot water to heat your pool. With tips on sizing, how solar hot water works on pools, and how you're system can or will be installed, our pools site is just the place to warm up to solar.

Picture of a briefcase with money in it.Sizing & Economics
Choosing the right solar hot water system for your pool is an important decision. Let our sizing guide help you get a system that fits your budget and keeps the water warm.
Picture of an FSEC employee testing a pool collector.System Installation
This section explores the steps taken in the installation of a particular solar water heating system. This guide is not to be considered a step-by-step guide, but it will give consumers a rough idea of how their system can or will be installed.
Picture of a solar thermal system on a home.Collector Ratings
This section contains a listing of solar pool heating collectors that have been tested and certified by FSEC for sale and manufacturing in Florida.

This link will send you to the Certification & Testing section.

Picture of a pool water heating collector on a roof near a pool.System Ratings
This section contains a listing of solar pool water heating systems that have been tested and certified by FSEC for sale and manufacturing in Florida.

This link will send you to the Certification & Testing section.

Picture of hands holding a stack of books.Q&A
Over the years, many people have contacted FSEC with question ranging from the cost of going solar to the reliability of solar hot water systems for pools. We have collected these questions in the comprehensive Q&A. Take a look and see if you're question's been answered.