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Why Choose a Solar Water Heating System?

The cost of heating water accounts for approximately 20 per cent of the energy that is used in most homes. Solar water heating systems are usually designed to supply an average household with 30 to 60 per cent of this energy. Install a solar water heating system to reduce your energy bill and your impact on the environment.

Benefits

  • lower energy bills;
  • reduced greenhouse gas emissions;
  • less demand on your conventional water heater system;
  • improved heat recovery times;
  • reduced maintenance costs;
  • increased equipment life;
  • use less non-renewable energy resources;
  • systems are not affected by increases in utility rates;
  • a reliable, low risk investment;
  • service life can exceed 25 years.
Annual Energy Savings* with Solar Water Heating Systems
Household Size (in persons) 2 3–4 5 <
Average hot water usage (litres/day)
110 160 220+
Annual electric savings (kWh)
1,200 1,700 2,200
Annual gas savings (m3)
160 230 310

*All information is estimated, based on averages. Water usage in individual households may vary from these averages. Individual households may see more or less savings by adding a solar water heating system.