"We purchased a solar thermal hot water system from Jim Welch (Remote Power) in 1985. The system is so simple I was able to install it myself after taking one of Jim's workshops. For the past 21 years, the system has performed flawlessly, providing us with abundant hot water year round with very little maintenance. With ever increasing natural gas prices, the system has paid for itself many times over. Plus, it's a great feeling to know we're reducing our dependence on polluting fossil fuels and supporting renewable energy each time we turn on the hot water tap. We're true believers in the solar systems that Jim sells and in his leadership in renewable energy."