Solar Power for Homes

Solar power in the home is an effective and practical way in which people can use renewable energy. Solar power can be used to provide hot water using a solar hot water system which is very reliable and you can literally see and feel the benefits of this technology.

Market research shows that those householders who have invested in a solar hot water system are very satisfied with their systems, which make a big contribution to their domestic water heating needs. The use of solar power in the home is increasing steadily and will be the future of hot water heating supplies and thousands of satisfied homeowners have already proved its capability. Public awareness is growing and technology has not stood still. Solar panels are now over 80% effective, able to contribute up to 70% of your hot water needs. With the utility bills ever rising, this is an investment well worth considering. With a solar panel life expectancy of over 25 years one can expect a very good return on the investment of solar power in the home.

To date, the size of the solar hot water market is estimated to be about 25000 square metres with an estimated 5000 solar hot water installations. This compared to our European neighbours is very little as the table shows: