Can I use a solar water heater all year round? What happens if there’s no Sun?
Solar water heaters operate using two energy sources, operating at the same time – Solar energy from the sun, and some form of purchased energy, either Gas or Electricity. As such, just like a normal water heater, you will have hot water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. During warmer periods your solar water heater will require less purchased energy than during cooler periods. Overall, during a 12 month period, a properly sized Chromagen Solar system will provide all the hot water a household requires, with around 75% – 90% of the energy required coming from solar energy and the remainder coming from purchased energy. When compared to a standard water heater, which requires 100% of the energy to be purchased, the dollar savings become obvious.
