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Solar Hot Water Vs Solar Photovoltaic: The Ins And Outs

Solar Hot Water Vs Solar Photovoltaic: The Ins And Outs

It’s a fact that Australia has the world’s most extensive solar radiation at 58m Petajoules per year that is approximately 10, 000 times more than its total energy consumption. With solar hot water, you can heat up all your home’s water using the sun. What’s more, there are extra benefits including significant savings on hot water energy, reduced carbon emission, and potentially increase to your property value – it’s no wonder their installation is a high priority for Aussies.

In this blog, we’re going to look at these three benefits of solar hot water. Before we jump into that, let’s quickly explain the difference between solar hot water and solar power, also known as solar photovoltaic, so that you have a clear understanding of what we’re talking about.

Solar Hot Water Vs. Solar Photovoltaic

When people think of solar, the first thing they associate this technology is with solar power, forgetting that there are other ways the sun’s energy is being used. Many solar hot water systems use roof-mounted solar collectors to heat their water with a storage tank to keep the water hot and ready for use.

How Does This Work?

Simply put; hot water rises! When the water is heated by the sun in the solar collector, the temperature causes the water to rise and move through insulated pipes to the storage tank. This allows residents and commercial properties to take advantage of the abundant sunshine for their hot water needs instead of relying on gas networks or the electricity grid. This is what we call solar thermal technology.

Areas prone to frost, the solar design is different as the collector contains a fluid that also rises as the sun heats up the water and is transferred via the stored water in the tank. An increasing design uses ground-mounted tanks together with a small circulator pumps to send water to roof-mounted collectors for the cycle to begin.

PV units, on the other hand, generate electricity from the sun. As you may know, solar panels are designed with several photovoltaic cells; these are what converts the sunlight into electricity and gets used in homes or stored in a battery to be utilised later.

The Benefits Of Solar Hot Water

For the ultimate peace of mind in your Australia home, here are the benefits of installing solar hot water.

Key Stats And Facts:

Key Stats And Facts:

Key Stats And Facts:

Solar hot water installations are a great way to start living a more eco-friendly, cost-effective and viable life, and we can help.

At Kalamunda Plumbing, we are a family-owned business now in its third generation. We provide a range of solar hot water services, including installations, plumbing, and cooling and drain services. Speak to us today about your needs!

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