Apparent Launches Revolutionary Solar Water Heater That Acts as a Private Energy Asset, Eliminating Water Heating Bills

By PR Newswire November 11, 2025

Patented, US-Made System Operates 100% Off-Grid Using PV Panels, Turning Rising Energy Costs into Daily Financial Returns

NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Apparent, a leader in innovative energy solutions, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking DC-powered solar water heater. This system reframes a home appliance as a private, appreciable energy asset, engineered to produce financial returns every day.

The Apparent water heater can offset 100% of a home’s water heating costs , which can account for 20-30% of a monthly energy bill. Unlike a typical appliance that only costs money, this system is an energy investment that grows in value as utility costs rise.

A New Approach to Solar Hot Water

This system is not a traditional thermal collector. Instead, it uses a few conventional photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to generate low-voltage DC electricity. This power is fed directly to a patented, proprietary Advanced Alloy Heating Element.

This direct-DC design is revolutionary because it eliminates the need for:

Inverters
Breakers
Gas Lines
Utility Permits

The system is 100% grid-independent, providing critical energy resilience. Even during a blackout, it keeps generating returns and providing hot water.

Your Inflation-Proof Energy Asset

The Apparent Water Heater is designed to be a private annuity that pays you in avoided energy bills. Because its “payout” is tied directly to the price of energy, it has a built-in inflation hedge: as energy prices rise, your savings (your payout) rise too.

Here is how the Apparent system redefines water heating:

System Highlights at a Glance

Unmatched Efficiency: Operates reliably even on overcast days or with north-facing panels.
Simple & Safe Installation: Low-voltage DC circuitry (below 60VDC) allows for a fast, easy, and secure installation.
Smart Control & AI Optimization: Includes a smartphone app with a built-in thermostat for full user control. Real Time Communication + Data = Optimized Decision Making. Each of our systems is equipped with our Intelligent Grid Operating System (igOS™), ensuring optimal performance even in low-light conditions, enhancing overall system efficiency.
Certified & Proven: Fully compliant with CA Title 20 & 24 energy standards. Hundreds of units have been deployed in Hawaii and California within the last 3 years.
American Made: Patented, proprietary, and proudly Made in the USA.

The system is an ideal solution for home builders looking to add a marketable benefit to new homes, as well as for contractors, plumbers, and HVAC professionals. It also offers tremendous savings for hospitality and restaurant businesses by eliminating hot water costs for dishwashing and showers.

About Apparent

Based in Novato, California, Apparent develops patented and proprietary energy solutions that enhance efficiency and independence. For more information on partnering with Apparent or to learn how to acquire your own energy asset, visit www.apparent.com.

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