Every day, more Australians are making the switch to solar, with solar panels installed on over 2.6 million rooftops across the nation, and over 1 million solar hot water systems.
However, some homes might not be suitable for traditional solar hot water due to factors such as:
If any of the above apply to you, then a heat pump is the perfect alternative because it doesn’t need to go on your roof. Heat pumps, like solar, produce renewable energy, but they use the surrounding air to heat water instead of the sun. In this article, we will explain how heat pumps work and explore key reasons why they could be a great option for you and your family.
Wondering if your roof is suitable for solar? Your local Solahart Dealer can conduct a safer home assessment to ensure the right system for you and your family.
To understand how a heat pump works, think of an air conditioner on reverse cycle. It draws energy from the surrounding air and generates hot water through heat-transfer technology, a reliable and efficient way to reduce water heating energy consumption and cut greenhouse gas emissions without the need for solar collectors.
Even in cold conditions, the air has some heat which is available. For freezing conditions, a quality heat pump should have an electric booster function that will be triggered to ensure you and your family have a continuous supply of hot water. Plus, it prevents ice from forming in the waterways of the water heater and causing damage.
Here are three reasons why a heat pump may be the perfect a solution for you:
A heat pump provides reliable hot water for your family and is suitable for residential applications when you want energy-efficient hot water without the need for roof space for solar collectors.
They can usually be installed in the same location as your outdoor storage water heater, and can often be connected up to the existing plumbing and electrical connections, making it a great replacement for an existing water heater.
Making the move to renewable technology can sometimes be a costly investment, but the energy savings will go on for years. The good news is that a heat pump qualifies for government incentives known as Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) that can be used as an up-front discount to reduce the cost of your purchase.1
Your local Solahart Expert can deduct the value of the financial benefit at the point of sale.
Hot water typically accounts for around 25% of an Australian household’s energy use.2 As a heat pump uses the surrounding air to heat water, you can significantly reduce the amount of energy you consume to heat water, thus enjoying great energy savings.
Solahart Atmos-Frost Heat Pump is the smart way to create hot water out of thin air. It can be installed in almost any location in Australia, as it is suitable for harsh water, cold climates, and tropical conditions. Also, it comes with an automatic boost mode to ensure you always have hot water even in very cold conditions.
Replace your electric water heater with a Solahart Atmos-Frost Heat Pump and you could save up to 64% on your hot water energy consumption.3 Also, this water heater qualifies for Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs), helping you reduce the up-front cost of your purchase.
The video below explains how the Solahart Atmos-Frost Heat Pump works in further detail:
Solahart Solar-Ready water heater is a smart choice because it provides an immediate solution to your hot water needs right now and also gives you the flexibility to upgrade and save on your energy costs in the future.
Whether you need a simple solution to get back into hot water quickly, a solar water heater from day one, or the option to upgrade to energy-saving solar in the future, you’re in control.
And no matter which option you choose, enjoy the extra peace of mind with a 10-year cylinder warranty.
1: Solahart Warranty Details: 10/3/2 warranty; 10 year cylinder and collector supply, 3 year cylinder and collector labour, 2 year parts supply including labour; applies to a single family domestic dwelling only. All other applications have a 3/1/1/1 warranty; 3 year cylinder and collector supply, 1 year parts supply, 1 year labour.
2: Energy savings of up to 65% shown is based on Australian Government approved TRNSYS simulation modelling of a Solahart 302L and using a medium load in Zone 3 and apply when replacing an electric water heater. Any savings will vary depending upon your location, type of Solahart system installed, orientation and inclination of the solar collectors, type of water heater being replaced, hot water consumption and fuel tariff. Maximum financial savings off your hot water bill are achievable when replacing an electric water heater on continuous tariff. Refer to solahart.com.au for further information.
3: For a Solahart Solar Hot Water system, each STC represents 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity displaced over a 10 year period. The number of STC’s which may be created for the installation of an eligible solar water heater varies with the size and model of the solar water heater and the region (or zone) in which the unit is installed. The value of an STC is not fixed and varies depending on market factors.
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