There are lots of good reasons to switch to solar hot water in Auckland.

The most important is simple - the fuel is free! You'll probably need to 'boost' your system with gas or electricity, but capturing heat directly from the sun can provide 50-75% of the energy you need to heat your water in most households, so your savings will be substantial.

The government would like to support you in making the switch to this kind of green energy, too. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) provides a $1,000 rebate on qualifying solar water heating systems.

Solar hot water is also a good way to reduce your carbon footprint by helping you to reduce your consumption of fossil fuels. A lot of electricity in New Zealand is still produced by power plants that burn coal, diesel, or gas, so whatever steps we can all take to reduce our electricity consumption is a step against global warming.

Investing in a solar water heating system will also increase the value of your home - what prospective home buyer wouldn't pay a premium for this modern and money-saving technology?

Solar systems are also remarkably low-maintenance: simple systems only need

servicing every 3-5 years.

There's lots more valuable information available in the free report that's listed below, for example tips on how to find out if solar is right for you, and how to find the best installer or contractor to suit your unique needs.

Germany is leading the world in adopting solar technologies, and their climate is considerably cooler than New Zealand’s, so what’s stopping us? Download the free report highlighted below to get the information you need, starting saving yourself some money, and help New Zealand become a leader in battling climate change.