Why should I buy a solar water heater?
Buying a solar water heater is an investment worth making, it is certain that you will profit from it. Solar water heaters began to be produced & used around 1973 during the oil crisis & the first solar water heater in Greece was officially launched on the market in 1974. Greece is one of the leading manufacturers of solar water heaters for years & occupies the fifth place in the world ranking showing the square meters covered by solar panels per inhabitant.
- Money-saving.
Saving money starts from the first day of the installation. In countries with high levels of sunshine, it is estimated that the solar water heater pays off in 2-3 years, while in countries with average sunshine in about 4-5 years. As our boilers have a lifespan of over 20 years this cost is reimbursed many times during these years. Also, depending on the consumption, you save about 40% to 80% of energy per month, and consequently, your electricity bill is significantly reduced. Finally, even the maintenance of the solar water heater requires little money.
- Energy-saving.
Solar water heaters are the cleanest system that uses renewable energy sources as it does not emit any carbon dioxide during operation. By using a solar water heater we achieve about 40% – 80% in energy savings as it is estimated that about 10-15% of the daily energy is consumed for water heating. According to the Association of Solar Energy Industries, in Greece, there are 2.8 GWth of installed capacity with most systems being solar water heaters, which prevent the emission of 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year while over 4 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and about 240,000 tonnes of oil are wasted just to heat water in our buildings. In addition, solar water heaters play a role in reducing water pollution as power plants release mercury and other toxic heavy metals into them.
- Easy installation & maintenance.
Installing a solar system is a relatively simple process as the necessary instructions are provided for the assembly of the base, the collectors as well as the boiler. However, is required to follow the instructions. The maintenance of the solar water heater, as well as any device, is necessary but it is not needed too often. It is recommended to service every 2 years to change the anode, replenish the antifreeze liquid, and additionally clean the inside of the tank from accumulated salts and germs. This way you save money again as the efficiency of the solar water heater is ensured and its life is extended.
