The above
graph shows the projected cost/return of
a solar hot water system with the
following characteristics/assumptions:
- 250
liter per day hot water consumption
-
2-collector system with initial cost
of $3495 - this is a typical price,
contact us for exact system pricing.
- 730
kg/year Green House Gas Reduction
- 3.5
MWh/year energy production -
accounts for 72% of your homes
energy requirement to heat water
(based on 250 liter per day use)
- Used
in conjunction with an electric
powered conventional hot water
system.
-
System is located in central
Saskatchewan
-
Collectors are facing south and
tilted 25 degrees. An
increased tilt will increase system
performance
-
Collectors are not shaded.
-
Electrical water heater is 100%
efficient
-
Electrical costs increase of 2.6%
per year
Contact us
to create data specific to your site.
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Savings vs.
Electric
