7 Good Reasons To Go for Solar Hot Water System
Did you know hot water makes up around 30% of your home energy bill?
An electric or gas hot water might be cheaper to install but it will cost you more in operation and maintenance costs over a period of 5 - 10 years. A solar hot water system may have a slightly higher initial cost but in the long run it is cheaper to operate than an Electric or Gas HWS.
Solar energy is sustainable and will passively do its job every time the sun rises. Whether you are powering your home or heating your water, you can rely on solar energy. Renewable energy source plus constant availability makes solar an attractive choice for Australian homes.
7 Reasons to Choose Solar Hot Water
The electricity prices are rising and are expected to continue to rise in the forseeable future. A great way to offset rising electricity costs are by switching to solar. Solar can help you save money on energy bills and you will be able to payback the installation cost within years.
- Hot water makes up for a significant chunk of your energy bills - switching to solar can help you reduce your energy consumption costs by around 50-90%. Imagine what you can do with all the savings!
- The Australian government provides financial incentives like STC rebates to help lower the purchasing costs.
- Gas and electric boosted options are also available to ensure a constant supply of hot water during cloudy or rainy days. Some systems are fitted with a manual override switch to turn off the booster if it is not needed.
- The greenhouse gas emissions of electric hot water systems are approximately 28-30 tCO2e over a period of 10 years. Switch to solar and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and your carbon footprint.
- Solar energy is an attractive option and can boost the value of your home. According to a survey by Origin Energy, 77% Australians believe homes with solar energy are more valuable than a house without solar.
- A solar hot water system can be combined with a solar power system and battery storage to improve the efficiency of your home.
- Solar HWS requires very little maintenance and typically only need servicing every 5 years. They have an average lifespan of 20 years and with regular maintenance they can last you for a long time.
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What to consider when buying a hot water heater?
Before you finalise your solar HWS, you need to consider the following factors:
- Size of the household
- Tank capacity
- Type of collector - flat panel or evacuated tube collector system
- Close coupled roof mounted system (panels and tank fitted on the roof) or a split system (collector panels on the roof and tank on the ground)
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References
- QLD Govt - Energy Wise Queensland
- Origin Energy - Does solar boost property value?
