Adelaide Solar Hot Water Installation & Rebates

Adelaide gets a lot of sunshine – something of an understatement.  But instead of complaining about the heat, why not use that heat to reduce your home energy bill by up to 25% – and maybe get a rebate while you’re about it?

Solar hot water has a lot of potential to be used in Adelaide.  Solar hot water schemes and installations are being promoted by the Australian Government at the moment as part of an initiative to live more sustainably and reduce carbon emissions.

Suitable Solar Water Heating Products For Adelaide

Two main types of solar water heaters are suitable for use in Adelaide – and indeed, throughout Australia and the world.  The first is the simple roof-mounted method involving a series of pipes running through a black (heat-absorbing) evacuated tube (heats easily) that traps the heat absorbed via glass. The second type (more viable in Adelaide) works in tandem with a heat pump – the heat transferred out of the house via cooling is used to heat the water – this ensures hot water all year long.

Solar Hot Water Rebates For Adelaide Residents

If you live in Adelaide and are considering replacing a gas or electric water heating system with a solar hot water system, you may be eligible for several rebates that will help cover the cost of the new system.  The first is the South Australian Government’s Solar Hot Water Rebate Scheme, which will give a rebate of up to $500 to cover the cost of installing a new solar hot water system on Adelaide homes.  The second is the Australian Government’s Solar Hot Water Rebate Programme, which offers rebates of up to $1500 on solar water systems that are being installed to replace an existing electric or gas powered water heating system.

Adelaide Solar Water Heating Installers

Many suppliers in the Adelaide area are able to supply and fit solar hot water systems, including:

• Hot Water Now
• Apricus Australia
• Adelaide Solar Systems
• M & G Distributors
• Solar Shop Australia
• Solaris Technology