Spending more time at home usually means higher energy bills. Here are three ways solar can help you cut consumption without changing how you live.
Working from home has become part of normal life for millions of Australians, but more time at home usually means higher energy use. Going solar is a great way to offset that, harnessing the sun's free energy for power and hot water so you rely less on the grid and keep more money in your pocket.
Here are three ways solar can meaningfully cut your consumption.
1. Reduce your hot water energy use
It's easy to assume saving means shorter showers, but conventional water heaters make up around 25% of a household's energy use, so the bigger opportunity is how you heat your water. Installing a solar hot water system taps a free source of energy we often overlook: the sun. It's a simple way to cut the grid energy you use for hot water every day.
2. Stay cool without the bill shock
As the weather warms, energy-hungry appliances like air conditioners and pool pumps work overtime, pushing bills up. Solar power systems use PV cells to convert sunlight into electricity, so switching to solar lets you stay comfortable through summer while reducing your energy bills, a genuine win-win.
3. Store your energy to make the most of solar
How do you use solar energy at night or on cloudy days, when usage often peaks? Storage is the answer. A home battery saves unused daytime power for later, so you rely on the grid less.
Another option is Solahart PowerStore, Australia's first solar-smart electric water heater. Paired with a power meter/gateway, it captures excess solar and gradually heats your water for later use. Like a battery, it stores energy as hot water, at a more affordable price.
If you'd like to discuss the best setup for your home, get in touch and we'll arrange a free assessment at a time that suits you.