The above
graph shows the projected cost/return of
a solar hot water system with the
following characteristics/assumptions:
-
500
liter per day hot water consumption
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3-collector system with initial cost
of $5095 - this is a typical price,
contact us for exact system pricing.
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1,210
kg/year or 1.2 tonnes Green House Gas Reduction
-
5.8 MWh/year
energy production - accounts for 59%
of your homes energy requirement to
heat water (based on 500 liter per
day use)
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Used in
conjunction with an electric powered
conventional hot water system.
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System is located in central
Saskatchewan
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Collectors are facing south and
tilted 25 degrees. An
increased tilt will increase system
performance
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Collectors
are not shaded.
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Electrical water heater is 100%
efficient
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Electrical costs increase of 2.6%
per year
Contact us
to create data specific to your site.
Return to
Savings vs.
Electric
