Solar Hot Water Systems

Solar heating systems are generally composed of solar thermal collectors, a fluid system to move the heat from the collector to its point of usage. The system may use electricity for pumping the fluid, and have a reservoir or tank for heat storage and subsequent use. The systems may be used to heat water for a wide variety of uses, including home, business

and industrial uses. Heating swimming pools, underfloor heating or energy input for space heating or cooling are more specific examples. In many climates, a solar heating system can provide up to 85% of domestic hot water energy.This can include domestic non-electric concentrating solar thermal systems.

Usage

Hot water heated by the sun can be used to:

- Heat water (e.g. for sanitary purposes such as showering, washing, ...)
- Generate electricity

Designs suitable for hot climates can be much simpler and cheaper, and can be considered an appropriate technology for these places. The global solar thermal market is dominated by China, Europe, Japan and India. The typical 190 litre electric water heater uses 11.1 barrels of oil a year, which translates into the same amount oil used by a typical 4 door sedan driven by the average consumer. Electric utility companies often provide electricity by burning and releasing energy from fuels such as oil, coal and nuclear energy. An electrical home hot water heater sits on an electrical grid and may be driving the use of unclean fuels on the other end of the grid.

Rebates

There are rebates available to most households throughout Australia for more information please visit the following websites;

www.rec-registry.com
www.orer.gov.au

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