Heat pump with solar assistance Water heaters are designed to collect energy for use 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Thermodynamic panels, in contrast to solar panels, may collect energy from sunshine or outside air.
Solar Assisted Hot Water
What Is It?
An extremely effective "all electric" water heater that uses solar energy to heat water is known as a solar aided heat pump water heater (SA-HPWH).
These systems collect solar and ambient air energy to heat water through a tiny, lightweight aluminum panel mounted to an outside wall. The Solar Heat Pump Gen II SAHP water heater is not new; tens of thousands are in use in Europe and Australia. However, it has been modified to meet the demands of America's climate and rising home hot water use.
In Search of the Next Wave of Renewable Energy
State Incentives
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Tax Credit at the Federal Level
How Does Solar Heat Pump Operate?
SA-HPWHs are designed to harvest energy for 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
No Need for Fans or Drains
Because the evaporator panel is externally located, there is no need for fans, filters, or drains, which lowers noise levels and maintenance requirements.
Diminished Power
When compared to standard electric resistance water heaters, use renewable energy to cut power usage by half or two thirds.
The Temperature Inside Is Unaffected
Heat is collected from the outside, as opposed to typical "hybrid" water heaters, which require warm inside air in order to "steal" heat.
Price
SA-HPWHs are eligible for a $1,500 REBATE program in addition to a 30% Federal Tax Credit.
