A solar energy collector for heating liquids such as water through absorption of the sun's energy. The solar energy collector comprising an enclosure structured to operatively house at least a pair of serpentine fluid conduits disposed in substantially parallel relationship relative to each other. The enclosure comprises a frame configured to operatively support a substantially transparent medium in parallel spaced relation relative to the pair of serpentine fluid conduits to intensify the sun's rays and a reflective back member in parallel spaced relation relative to the pair of serpentine fluid conduits on the opposite side from the substantially transparent medium.
