Colonization of the outer Solar System Colonization of the outer Solar System Many parts of the outer Solar System have been considered for possible future colonization. Most of the larger moons of the outer planets contain water ice, liquid water, and organic compounds that might be useful for sustaining human life. Colonies in the outer Solar System could also serve as centers for long-term investigation of the planet and the other moons. In particular, robotic devices could be controlled by humans without the very long time delays incurred in communicating with Earth. There have also been proposals to place robotic aerostats in the upper atmospheres of
Solar hot water in Australia exported. Four of the original companies are still in business and the manufacturing base has now expanded to 24 companies. Water heating is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home, accounting for around 28 per cent of home energy use (excluding the family car). The Australian government estimates that installing a climate friendly solar powered hot water system can save a family $300 to $700 off electricity bills each year. The solar hot water rebate program for financial year 2009 offered a $1600 rebate for the installation of solar powered hot water systems. The