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Solar
Hot Water SystemsYou can now get $600 for installing a heat pump, or $1000 for installing an on-the-roof system, when replacing an old electric HWS. (click for
details) . Everyone now gets the value of RECS, PLUS the $600 or $1000 |
Not only have the savings on energy never been higher, but Government Solar Hot Water Rebates are making solar hot water systems less expensive than ever before. Sydney customers buying a new solar hot water system could be entitled to up to three different rebates. One of our most popular solar hot water systems could cost you as little as $Ask*! That's way less than an inefficient, garden-variety electric HWS from your local discount hardware store! But what choice do you have?
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Two Different Categories
There are two fundamentally different technologies available to deliver you cheap solar hot water. On-the-roof systems, and heat pumps.
1. On-The-Roof Solar Hot Water Systems.
These
systems have collectors on the roof to collect the radiant heat
of the sun. They include the traditional flat-plate collectors that
have been around for 40 years, and the more advanced evacuated tube
systems (which have been on the market since 1980!).
Doing our due diligence in 2004, we decided that evacuated tubes were clearly the better system, choosing what has since become the Hills Esteem range. We helped pioneer their widespread adoption, and today are the largest Hills Solar Dealer in Australia.
Click to learn more about the Hills Evacuated Tube solar hot water system....
2. Heat Pump Solar Hot Water Systems.
The
second solar hot water technology is the heat pump. They have been
on the Australian market for over 20 years- a well-kept secret from
most Australians!
A heat pump solar hot water system is very clever. Just like a reverse-cycle air conditioner heating a room in winter, they use a little bit of electricity to collect a lot of heat that the sun has put into the atmsphere.
They produce similar savings to most on-the-roof systems, but are cheaper to instal because nothing has to be installed on the roof. The connections are the same as an old-style elecric storage hot water system.
Of course, they are recognised by all Australian Governments for solar hot water rebates. A few lucky people who qualify for maximum rebates can end up paying less than they would for a bottom-end elctrical hot water system.
Click below for more information on our quality range of domestic and commercial heat pump solar hot water systems ...Stiebel Eltron are top-quality systems, fully imported from Germany. They have been manufacturing heat pump hot water systems for over 30 years.
Stiebel Eltron Heat Pump Hot Water Systems
We
also sell:
Siddons
Solarstream Commercial Heat Pumps
Which Solar Hot Water Technology Is Best?
Both systems reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, whether it be gas, or any fossil fuel used to produce electricity. If we look at whole-of-life cost- the cost of buying, running and maintaining the system- we believe that the evacuated tube solar hot water system is a clear winner. If keeping down the initial cost is important, heat pumps are the answer. Any time a roof-mounted system isn't suitable, the heat pump is the answer!
How Much Will I Save With A Solat Hot Water System?
How long is a piece of string? It's hard to say, because every household is different. A different number of people, different shower lengths, hot vs. cold wash, standard vs. low-flow showerheads. All these factors can make a big difference in how much you'll save. It's probably fair to say that the average family of four switching from an old electric to a new solar hot water system will save around $400-600 a year. Of course, whatever saving they make is dramatically rising each year as energy prices head north! Oh, we forgot to mention... you'll also save around 3-4 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year going into the atmosphere!
Rebates: 2. Sydney customers qualify for a second Federal Government Solar Hot Water Rebate for replacing an old electric HWS. It's worth $1000 (not means tested), and that's on top of the RECs Rebate. Check if you qualify. * If you're entitled to all three rebates, you could pay out as little as $Ask to purchase your new Stiebel Eltron Heat Pump Solar Hot Water System. You'd just pay extra for installation!! |
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