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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.
  • 1,230 kg/year or 1.2 tonnes 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 a natural gas 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.
  • Natural gas water heater is 50% efficient
  • Natural gas costs increase of 4.6% per year
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