Solar Hot Water System Prices Australia

How Does the Solar Hot Water System Work?

A typical solar hot water installation must include:

• Collectors – solar hot water installation requires collectors that directly capture and absorb the heat from the sun. It makes sense to install collectors on the rooftops for better energy capturing. There are two types of collectors: flat plate and evacuated tubes.
• Heat Exchanger & Storage Tank – inside the storage tanks are heat exchangers that need the transfer fluids to flow in it so that the heat from the pipes makes it possible to produce ready-to-use hot water.
• Controller System – this system ensures hot water doesn’t exceed its intended temperature, in the same way, that it won’t allow cold water to surface during cold weather.
• Backup Heater – not every day is a bright and sunny day. That is why backup heaters are a requirement for those cloudy or rainy days. These backup heaters are gas- or electric-powered.

Types of Solar Hot Water Systems

Choosing the right solar water heating system makes all the difference.   There are several types available in the market, including:

• Active vs Passive
• Direct vs Indirect
• Open vs Closed
• Batch system

Considerations are to be made when assessing which types to go for. This would include your family size, roof and house type, and even the amount of available size you have.