Best solar power diverter

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.

Should you use a solar hot water diverter?

The main advantage of using a solar hot water diverter is that it can help you reduce energy costs by taking advantage of excess power that would otherwise be sent back to the grid. These devices are relatively easy to install, don’t require much maintenance and can provide reliable hot water heating without needing additional grid electricity.

What is a PV hot water diverter?

A PV hot water diverter is a device that enables you to use surplus electricity generated by your solar power system to heat water. Find out more about what a hot water diverter is, how it works and whether you should buy one here. You can also read an in-depth comparison and review of the different solar diverter models here.

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.

What is a solar diverter?

A solar diverter is a device used in conjunction with solar panels to optimise energy usage within a household. Its purpose is to direct excess electricity generated by the solar panels towards a specific load or appliance, usually to heat water, instead of exporting it back to the grid.

Is a solar battery better than a power diverter?

A solar battery is likely to store much more energy than a power diverter will be able to use to heat up your water supply, which means that you won’t be holding onto as much of the energy your home is generating with a power diverter.