A solar hot water system supplements your hot water heating; A collector on your roof absorbs the heat from the sun and preheats the water that goes into your existing hot water tank, saving on energy costs. A solar hot water system can provide between 40 -60 percent of an average household’s annual hot water demand.
With nearly 10% of household GHG emissions coming from water heating, a solar hot water system will reduce your heating bills and your environmental footprint.
An elegant, mature technology, a solar hot water system can be expected to last 25 years or more. Systems that are over 25 years old are still used regularly here in Vancouver.
VREC provides equipment, installation and consulting services for solar hot water.
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Solar BC is currently offering a $2000 grant for residential Solar Hot Water installation in BC. For more information please see our article Solar BC.
