Homes
Types of Solar Hot Water Systems
There are 2 main types of solar hot water system technologies commonly available in Australia;
- Evacuated Tubes
- Flat Plate Collector
Wind Power
Modern wind turbines are whisper quiet and aesthetically pleasing!
Unlike solar photocoltaic (PV), wind has the potential to generate clean power 24 hours per day.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
With rumors that the Australian government's $8,000 solar rebate is running out fast, now is the time to organise a quote and get your application in!
Types of solar cells;
- Mono
- Poly
Ceramic Insulation Paint
Microscopic ceramic balls with the consistency of talcum powder are added to standard interior or exterior paint to enhance the thermal insulation property of the material upon which it is painted.
This paint additive is available under a number of different names. Essentially it is a waste product that NASA discovered to have exceptional insulation properties.
Solar Hot Water Systems
There are 2 main types of solar hot water system technologies commonly available in Australia;
- Evacuated Tubes
- Flat Plate Collector
Just as with solar photovoltaic (PV) the most effective place to locate your solar collector is on a north facing, pitched roof.
Electric Heat Pump Hot Water Systems
Electric heat pump systems function like a reverse cycle air conditioner. Heat is extracted from the surrounding air, even at quite low ambient temperatures.
Heat pump systems are almost as efficient as solar hot water systems.
T5 Fluorescent Lighting
A new more efficient kind of fluorescent tube has been developed. The new tubes are called T5's whereas the old are T8's.
All new facilities should specify T5 as they use up to 40% less energy than the equivalent T8 and give off 10-15% more light! This is achieved by a better performing tri-phosphor coating.
