The benefits of switching to solar hot water
Did you know that if you switch to solar hot water you’ll free our planet of up to 3 tonnes of carbon every year – that’s the equivalent of taking a small car off the road!
In Australia, dwellings where electric hot water heaters are used are a major contributor to the consumption of electricity and to greenhouse gas emissions except when the electricity is from renewable sources. Contact us for more information about the benefits and costs involved in switching from electric hot water to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly solar system.
Reduce your energy bills now
Solar is a great way to reduce your energy bills and your reliance on energy companies by harnessing the sun’s free energy. Companies like Rheem and Solahart have been delivering hot water free from the sun to households around the world for over 60 years. The range of solar hot water systems on the market has expanded to include solar power (PV) and battery storage technology.
By replacing your old gas or electric water heater with a solar one can save 50%-90% of your hot water energy use.
Installing a Solahart PV system with a Telsa Powerwall battery stores free power for use at night or when the sun’s not shining. Any surplus power can then be fed back into the grid.
We can provide you with all solar hot water system solutions so you receive unbiased advice on the best system for your needs.
Increase the value of your home
Ask any real estate agent and we’re sure they tell you that adding solar increases the value of your home. The significant savings on household energy bills now and into the future are incentive alone for any potential buyer.
Does solar hot water work if it’s cloudy?
We often get asked the question “Is solar hot water reliable?”. In the past 20 years, solar hot water has advanced rapidly and the technology surrounding it is now cheaper, more reliable and has a longer life span.
“But what happens if it’s cloudy?” is another common question we are asked. Even when the sky is cloudy, the sun is still letting off solar rays that heat your hot water. If the sky is blue and the sun is shining, you will have more hot water BUT it doesn’t need to be sunny and hot for a solar hot water system to work and generate great, free hot water.
Boosters and back up systems mean if your hot water tank isn’t holding enough hot water for your needs that the booster will heat water for you on the spot. A common and popular type of back-up system is a gas or electric instantaneous hot water system.