Looking for solar hot water systems?

A solar water heater can reduce your hot water bill by up to 75% and can cover from 40% to up to 95% of your energy and hot water needs: it is an economical, efficient and sustainable solution. It is an amazing option for Western Australians who enjoy a warm climate and can save money throughout the year!

As you might occasionally have a couple of overcast winter days with little sunlight in Perth, most solar hot water systems are equipped with electric or gas booster systems to make sure your family always has enough hot water.

How does a Perth solar hot water system works?

A solar hot water system consists of two main elements:

• thermal solar collectors or roof panels
• a water storage tank

The energy collected is absorbed by a heat transfer fluid which releases the heat into the hot water tank. The tank stores the hot water and releases it according to your use. The solar water heater can thus cover at least 50% of your home’s hot water needs (and up to much more), while reducing your bill by at least that much and providing reliable hot water for your family.

• The surface area of the solar panels or collectors: this determines the amount of hot water your solar hot water system can produce.
• The volume of the tank: choose it according to the needs of your household.

These 2 characteristics depend on your needs, but also on the space you have on your roof and in your home or property.

Types of solar hot water systems available in Perth

There are different types of systems available depending on your installation and setup preferences.

Roof Top Solar System

If you have enough free roof space available, then you should consider a solar roof mounted system. These roof mounted solar systems work by mounting the solar panels and storage tank together into one unit on your roof. The panel’s collectors draw the sun’s energy and convert it into fluid in the solar collectors units and the heated fluid flows to the adjacent storage tank.

Split Solar System

For those who have limited roof space available or do not want to add a big unit to their roof, then a split system solar water heater may be a good option. With split systems, the solar panels are mounted on the roof like with the first option, but here the storage tank is located separately, usually at ground level.

Heat Pump System

For those whose homes have limited roof space or shading issues, a Perth heat pump powered by solar energy could be a better option. Heat Pumps are able to operate when the sun is not shining as they draw heat from the surrounding air rather than from the sun. This enables them to operate 24/7 regardless of the weather by transferring heat energy to a hot water system.

How much does a solar water heater cost?

As you can see, a solar hot water system is an efficient and economical hot water production system: it allows you to reduce your hot water bill by up to 75%! These savings will quickly pay for the cost of the equipment, which varies between $3000 and up to $8000.

Why chose solar water heating systems?

Where and how is a solar water system installed?

To install a new solar water heater, the ideal setup is for your roof to be south-facing with a slope of about 45 degrees. Of course, you should avoid obstructing the panels with the shade of another building or nearby vegetation. If your roof does not meet these requirements, the panels can sometimes be installed in your garden.

Solar thermal panels require an average area of 3 to 5 m². The more sunny the area, the higher the solar coverage rate and the smaller the area required (around 3m²). Once installed, the solar thermal panels are connected to a hot water storage tank to finalise the solar installation.

In the end, the entire system is installed in just a few days. Looking to get a new hot water system installed? Contact our experienced team today for a quote.