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Solar Hot Water
Water heating is the second largest source of energy usage in the average Australian home, accounting for around 26 per cent of household energy. Installing a solar hot water system can save you hundreds of dollars off your energy bills each year.
It is therefore easy to understand how the purchase of a solar hot water system is one of the most effective steps any household can take in reducing their energy usage, carbon emissions and protecting our planet.
When you choose one from one of the quality solar hot water products that we provide you can rest assured you have made a logical choice.
How does Solar Hot Water system work?
A solar hot water system uses specially designed collector panels to convert sunlight into heat for hot water. Water is cycled between the solar collector, located where it receives extensive exposure to the sun, usually on the roof of the building, and a storage tank.
The storage tank can be installed on the roof of the building immediately next to the collector panels, or situated at ground level. Water is heated as it passes through the collector panels and returned as hot water to the insulated storage tank.
To ensure adequate hot water at night or on overcast days, solar hot water systems are 'boosted' with either an electric or gas heater.
What incentives are available?
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Federal Government: offer an approx. discount of $950-$1634* from the issue & sale of REC’s certificates
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State Government: offer $500-700 for gas/LPG boosted solar water heaters
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Local council programs: differ to each area
*This is depend on the size of the system and market value of REC’s
