It’s becoming more and more essential to move towards solar power these days. The intense load-shedding we are currently facing in South Africa is forcing more and more of us towards solar power. A solar geyser is a great step in this direction. Today we’re going to explore the question, “Will a solar geyser still get warm in winter?”. Read on!
The answer is yes, a solar geyser will still get warm in
winter due to the following factors:
1. SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION
Solar geysers use sunlight to heat water. However, they can still capture and convert sunlight into heat, even on cloudy or overcast days, although their efficiency may be slightly reduced. During winter, the system may take longer to heat water. However, it will still work.
2. INSULATION
In addition, it’s important to remember that solar geysers are typically well-insulated to minimize heat loss. As a result, the hot water remains hot and doesn’t cool down rapidly, even in colder weather.
3. BACK-UP HEATING
And finally, it’s important to remember that there is electric or backup heating. Many solar geyser systems are equipped with backup heating elements, usually electric, which can be activated during cloudy days or when the solar heating capacity is insufficient. As a result, you will have a constant supply of hot water, regardless of weather conditions.
A solar geyser is an excellent investment! With the current challenges we are facing in South Africa with load-shedding it’s critical to transition to solar power in whatever capacity we can. It can be expensive going completely off-grid however, investing in a solar geyser is within reach for many people and it’s a solid investment!
Contact us today for a solar geyser quote, Cape Town!