Are you looking for a hot water system that saves you money and is also very environmentally friendly? Look no further than a solar hot water system. Here’s what you need to know.

Solar hot water systems use the power of the sun in order to create hot water. Placed in the correct spot (to receive optimal sun), they can be a very efficient way of gaining hot water for use in the home. If there is a cloudy day or it is dark and you need more hot water, you don’t have to wait for the sun to come back out as there are gas or electric powered boosters that you can turn on in order to ensure you have hot water. Because there are different types of solar hot water systems (heat pumps or roof collectors, for example), you will need to talk to a professional to find out which one best suits your needs. Solar hot water systems are also available in different sizes so you can find the perfect size for your home.

Solar hot water can be made cheaper through government rebates. If you speak to your supplier or installer, they will be able to give you more information and help you with the process of obtaining the rebate. In some cases, the rebate will make your solar hot water system cheaper than the electric equivalent!

You can obtain a solar hot water system through a hot water supplier or plumber. Make sure that your supplier is fully accredited and correctly licensed and qualified to install solar hot water systems as they are a little different to other hot water systems. If you wish, you can have a green plumber install your solar hot water as they are even more familiar with the environmentally friendly alternatives. All are great choices for supply and installation however.