In South Africa, load-shedding is causing more and more of us to turn to solar power as a solution to our energy crisis. In particular, solar geysers are a popular choice for many people. Solar geysers harness the sun’s energy to heat water. They are both cost-effective and eco-friendly. But how does a solar geyser work? Read on!
A solar geyser works in the following way: water is stored in the panels of your solar geyser and energy from the sun heats the water. As a result of convection, the water begins to circulate through the panels. This means that as the water gets warmer it begins to rise and move into the water tank. From here it moves into the cylinder.
The cooler water in the tanks moves downwards and into the absorber. In this way, the water moves through your solar geyser due to convection.
It’s important to remember that convection can not take place if your geyser is in the ceiling and at a lower level than the panels. Consequently, you will need a circulating pump to move the water between the tank and the panels in this situation.
Now that we’ve looked at the question, “How does a solar geyser work” let’s look at the benefits of solar power.
THE BENEFITS OF A SOLAR GEYSER
- You don’t need to rely on electricity
- The energy used is renewable, free, and unlimited
- Immense savings on your electricity bill
- A solar water geyser heats water very efficiently
- It’s environmentally friendly
- There is no use of fossil fuels
- Solar geysers have zero-emission
- It provides a lower carbon footprint
- A solar geyser is low-maintenance
As you can see, investing in a solar geyser is a solid investment for so many reasons. However, the top benefit is that it can help you save money on your electricity bill. With the recent increases in electricity, this is such a bonus and makes this a worthwhile investment!
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