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You 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, PLUS any State Rebate. Now's the time to act! |
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 nearly five years ago, we decided that evacuated tubes were clearly the better system, promoting what has become the Hills Esteem range. We helped pioneer their widespread adoption. 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 electric 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 the wide range of domestic and commercial heat pump solar hot water systems from Quantum, Dux Stiebel Eltron and Siddons...
Siddons Solarstream Domestic Heat Pumps
Siddons Solarstream Commercial Heat Pumps
Stiebel Eltron Domestic Heat Pumps
Quantum Eco Domestic Heat Pumps
Quantum Titan Commercial Heat Pumps
Dux Domestic 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 $500 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!
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