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A solar diverter detects surplus solar generation and redirects it to your electric hot water element instead of exporting at 2c/kWh under DEBS. For a typical Perth home on the A1 tariff, that's roughly $300-500 a year, with payback in about 12 to 17 months on a single-phase install.
Both solar diverters and heat pump hot water systems can cut your electricity bill by using solar generation more effectively. Here's how they compare for Perth households and which makes sense for your situation.
A solar diverter sends excess solar generation to your hot water system instead of exporting at 2c/kWh. Here's how they work, what they cost, and whether one makes sense for your Perth home.