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What about hot water?

What about hot water?

An electric hot water heat pump is a type of hot water system that uses electricity to move heat from the air or ground to heat water. The heat pump consists of a compressor, an evaporator, and a condenser, which work together to transfer heat from the surrounding air or ground to the water.

Electric hot water heat pumps are highly energy efficient, as they use significantly less electricity to heat water compared to traditional electric hot water systems. They are also environmentally friendly, as they do not produce greenhouse gas emissions. Electric hot water heat pumps are typically smaller in size than traditional hot water systems and have a long lifespan, making them a popular choice for many homeowners.

Electric hot water heat pumps can be used in conjunction with a solar photovoltaic (PV) system in a few different ways:

  1. Using excess solar generation: If your solar PV system generates more electricity than you can use at a given time, the excess electricity can be used to power your electric hot water heat pump. This can help you to use more of the clean, renewable energy that your solar panels generate, rather than sending it back to the grid or letting it go to waste.
  2. Offsetting grid electricity use: Your electric hot water heat pump can be powered by a combination of solar electricity and grid electricity. By using solar electricity to power your hot water heat pump, you can offset some or all of the electricity that you would otherwise need to purchase from the grid. This can help you to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint.
  3. Time-of-use electricity pricing: If your area has time-of-use electricity pricing, you can use your solar PV system to power your electric hot water heat pump during times when electricity rates are lower (such as during the day when the sun is shining and you are producing solar electricity for free!). This can help you to save money on your electricity bills.

It’s worth noting that in order to use your solar PV system to power your electric hot water heat pump, you will need to have a solar inverter and a compatible hot water heat pump. It’s a good idea to consult with a professional to determine the best setup for your specific situation.

 

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What about batteries?

What about batteries?

There is also growing uptake on using a home battery, such as our favourite at Vortex, the Tesla Powerwall.

A Tesla Powerwall is a home battery system that stores excess solar energy for use when the sun isn’t shining or at night. By storing excess solar energy in a Powerwall, homeowners can use more of the clean, renewable energy that their solar panels generate, rather than having to purchase electricity from the grid. This can potentially save homeowners money on their monthly electricity bills, particularly if they live in an area with high electricity prices.

In addition to helping homeowners save money on their electricity bills, a Tesla Powerwall can also help to protect them against rising electricity prices. Because the Powerwall allows homeowners to use stored solar energy instead of purchasing electricity from the grid, they are less vulnerable to fluctuations in the price of grid electricity. This means that even if electricity prices rise in the future, homeowners with a Powerwall may be able to continue using clean, renewable energy at a fixed cost, rather than having to pay more for grid electricity.

Self-consuming your solar generation refers to using the electricity that your solar panels produce directly, rather than selling any excess electricity back to the grid. There are a few reasons why it can be beneficial to self-consume your solar generation:

  1. Cost savings: By using the electricity that your solar panels produce, you can potentially save money on your monthly electricity bills. This is because you will be using clean, renewable energy that you are generating yourself, rather than having to purchase electricity from the grid.
  2. Increased energy independence: Self-consuming your solar generation can help you to become more energy independent and reduce your reliance on the grid.
  3. Increased sustainability: By using the electricity that your solar panels produce, you can reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable energy system.

That being said, self-consuming your solar generation is not always the best option in every situation. For example, if you generate more solar electricity than you can use, it may make financial sense to sell the excess back to the grid (although feed in tariffs are now generally super low!), depending on the rates that your utility offers for excess generation. It’s worth considering all of your options and discussing them with a professional to determine the best course of action for your specific situation.

 

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So what is solar and why should I consider installing it?

So what is solar and why should I consider installing it?

Installing a solar panel system on your home can help you offset some or all of your electricity use with clean, renewable energy from the sun. This can potentially save you money on your monthly electricity bills, particularly if you live in an area with high electricity prices.

A home battery system can also help you save money on electricity costs by storing excess solar energy for use during times when the sun isn’t shining or at night. This can help you to use more of the solar energy that your panels generate, rather than having to purchase electricity from the grid. Additionally, if your area experiences time-of-use pricing for electricity, a home battery system can allow you to use stored solar energy during peak pricing times, rather than having to purchase more expensive electricity from the grid.

It is difficult to predict exactly what will happen with the price of electricity in Australia in the future, although we do expect them to rise substantially. Electricity prices are influenced by a variety of factors, including the cost of fuel (such as coal, natural gas, or renewable energy), transmission and distribution costs, and government policies and regulations. These factors can change over time, which can affect the price of electricity.

In recent years, electricity prices in Australia have risen significantly in some areas, due in part to the increasing cost of fossil fuels and the need to upgrade and maintain aging infrastructure. However, the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, may help to reduce the cost of electricity over time. It is also possible that advances in technology and changes in government policies could impact the price of electricity in the future.

Installing a solar panel system (also known as a photovoltaic or PV system) on your home can help you offset some or all of your electricity use with clean, renewable energy from the sun. This can potentially save you money on your monthly electricity bills, particularly if you live in an area with high electricity prices.

In addition to helping homeowners save money on their electricity bills, solar PV can also help to protect them against rising electricity prices. By generating some or all of their own electricity, homeowners with solar PV systems are less vulnerable to fluctuations in the price of grid electricity. This means that even if electricity prices rise in the future, homeowners with solar PV may be able to continue using a portion of their own clean, renewable energy at a fixed cost, rather than having to pay more for grid electricity.

It’s worth noting that while solar PV can help to protect homeowners against rising electricity prices, it is not a guarantee. The amount of money that homeowners can save on their electricity bills with solar PV will depend on a number of factors, including the size and efficiency of their PV system, the amount of sunlight they receive, and their electricity usage patterns. An accredited solar designer (like Sophie!) will work with homeowners to design a system that suits the homeowner and circumstances.

 

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