Solar water heating
Hot water heating accounts for almost 30% of a household’s power bill [1.]
A well designed and installed solar water heating system can provide up to 75% of your hot water every year.
At current electricity prices, you could save up to $450 a year by installing a solar water heater.
Whether you are building a new home or renovating an existing home, a solar water heating system is a practical installation worth considering for New Zealand homes today.
Find out here about the benefits of installing solar water heating and grants available to home owners and landlords.
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Energy savings
Solar water heating uses the sun's rays to heat water.
Most parts of New Zealand have enough sunlight to make solar water heating worthwhile.
Depending on the time of year and where you live, standard solar water heating systems can provide up to 75 % of your hot water each year.
Savings on your power bill
This makes for significant savings especially if your household uses a lot of hot water, or if you are setting up to reduce your living costs in retirement.
Savings over time
Solar water heating systems pay for themselves over time through lower power bills. Even better, solar water heating is a sustainable source of energy which is good for our environment.
Take action
Find out more about solar water heating
Visit EECA’s Solar Water Heating website – www.energywise.govt.nz/solar
The site provides expert advice on:
- solar heating options for your home
- financial help
- building consent requirements
- accredited solar water heating suppliers.
Solar water heating grants
If you are a homeowner or landlord you may be eligible for a grant towards installing a solar water heating package.
Visit EECA’s Solar Water Heating website for more information – www.energywise.govt.nz/solar
Related links:
- Solar Industries Association (SIA) [Solar Industries Association website.] represents the collective interests of manufacturers, importers and installers of solar water heating systems, and provides a single point of contact to the industry.
- Sustainable Electricity Association promotes renewable electricity generation industry for small scale applications [SEANZ website.]
Note:
[1.] HEEP Study Report 2006.
