Solar energy diverter

What is a solar diverter?

A solar diverter is a control that compares whole-house power consumption with the power produced by a PV system. When PV output exceeds on-site power usage, the controller (5) sends the excess PV power to the home's water heater (6) instead of feeding the power to the electricity grid.

Do you need a solar power diverter?

With the high upfront cost of solar panels, a solar power diverter makes sure you get the most out of your solar power, so you don't have to rely on the grid as much for heating water. But bear in mind that it’s only useful if you've got an immersion heater. If you have no means of heating your water with electricity, a diverter will be useless.

Does a solar power diverter work with a water heater?

A solar power diverter only works with electric water heaters, so it's not useful if you can’t use electricity to heat your water. And like other solar components, it has a finite lifespan and will need to be replaced after around 12 years. Obviously, you need enough solar generation for a solar power diverter to be effective.

Is a solar diverter a good fit for my home?

For a solar diverter to be a good fit for your home, you must have on-site power generation, like solar PV panels or a wind turbine – and your system should regularly produce more electricity than your household consumes, otherwise there won't be excess electricity available to divert to your water heater.

Are solar power diverters cost-effective?

Lastly, while diverters are cost-effective, they don’t offer the same level of financial savings or energy independence as solar battery storage systems, which are a lot more flexible and can store excess electricity for use at any time of the day or night. How much does a solar power diverter cost?

How much does a solar power diverter save a year?

Typical savings of $800 - $1500 each year *depending on how much hot water you use No more sending your valuable solar power back to the grid for a pittance. Power diverter will always maximise the usage of your solar power and maximise your savings. CALCULATE YOUR SAVINGS Or Call Now to peak to one of the team on - You Saved $285 This Quarter