Solar
Hot Water Systems in Australia
Solar
Hot Water Systems have
been pioneered in Australia. Over decades we have produced many
of the best domestic solar hot water systems available in the world.
The
list of quality brands available in Australia is an impressive one,
and includes
- Solahart
- Quantum
- Edwards
- Hills
Solar (formally Endless
Solar)
- Beasley
- Rheem
- Dux
- Solartech
This
wide range of solar water heater brands and styles includes two
fundamentally different designs, that draw their heat from two different
sources.
The
majority are the traditional flat plate systems, with collector
panels on your roof that collect the radiant heat of the sun during
the day to heat the water. They are more economical than electric
or gas water heaters, and have electric or gas boosters for when
there is insufficient sun. The fastest growing section of this market
is the exciting Evacuated
Tube technology, which maintains a higher efficiency
for a greater period of the day, and puts little weight on the roof.
The technology has been around for over 25 years, but is now making
its mark on the Australian market. We are proud to offer the brilliant
range of Hills
Endless Solar evacuated tube solar hot water systems
to our customers.
The
second design is the heat pump water heater, represented in the
above list by the best-of-breed, the Quantum
Heat Pump Solar Hot Water System.
These
units act like a reverse-cycle air conditioner does in winter, extracting
warmth from the air, and pumping it into your home. It's not a new
idea- your refrigerator does the same thing, but in reverse, and
the result is hot water from thin air! Again, this is a product
proven on the Australian market for 20 years- but a well-kept secret.
Both
systems reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, whether it be gas,
or any fossil fuel used to produce electricity. Any flat plate solar
hot water system should save in excess of 3.5 tonnes of greenhouse
emissions a year, not to mention a healthy saving on your energy
bill (calculated at close to $400 in the ACT).
With
their extra efficiency, and NO need for boosting, the heat pump
water heaters save even more greenhouse gas emissions (over 4 tonnes),
and even more money on your energy bill.
Whether
you choose to get your free hot water from the sun (roof mounted
units) or from thin air (heat pump units), you'll save yourself
a packet each and every year on your energy bills, and make an important
contribution to the environment by drastically reducing your greenhouse
gas emissions. Below is a graph showing a comparison of the energy
consumption to make hot water for a typical family of four over
a one year period, using different technologies.

When
we work with our customers to size their evacuated tube
system, we're aiming for a minimal number of days of the
year when the booster ever comes on. Great technology, paired with
intelligent application, can dramatically cut your hot water costs.
Yes,
there is an extra cost. Standard gas and electric hot water systems
cost less when you buy them. But you pay more every time you
get an energy bill, and the total over the life of the hot
water heater can be frightening. If you were paying $400 extra per
year, that would be $6000 over a 15-year period. Surely it's worth
spending another $1000 or so, to save $6000?
"But",
you say, "solar hot water systems cost much more than $1000
more than a gas or electric systems."
Yes,
you're right, if you only look at the list price. Fortunately,
the Australian Government knows the value to the environment of
these water heaters, and it provides a financial incentive to you
to buy one. The incentives (called REC's, or Renewable Energy Certificates)
vary from model to model, and from region to region, but don't be
surprised if you can get back over $600 much of the time. In some
states, you can also get an additional rebate.
Crunch
the numbers for yourself, and you'll find that you just can't
afford to buy a cheap, inefficient water heater. Your heart,
your head, and your wallet can all agree that it's a great investment
to buy a solar or heat pump water heater!
For
further information of the Hills
Endless Solar Hot Water System, click here.
For
further information on the Quantum
Heat Pump Solar Hot Water System, click here.
For
further information on the brilliant Quantum
Titan Commercial Solar Heat Pump Solar Hot Water System, click here.
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hot water systems can help you
"Save water, save energy, save
money, and save the environment."
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