A new solar hot water system. Coming soon, the SunHopper-D generates domestic hot water using a dedicated PV array. This creates a very reliable, low cost system to help reduce energy consumption by offsetting energy use from a backup energy source to PV.
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The average American single family home uses 17% of its total energy consumption for water heating. This is the second largest energy consumption in the home1. The SunHopper™-D helps reduce energy consumption for hot water by 50% to 75% through the use of a dedicated PV array.
Our patent pending algorithm brings smarts to your water heater. The SunHopper™ reviews weather data, installation parameters, previous energy generation, energy rates, and usage patterns to minimize energy costs while delivering hot water to the home.
Whatever the weather brings, the SunHopper™ will ensure hot water is present at the lowest cost possible.
PV solar energy offsets the energy required from traditional sources, be it a fossil fuel source or electricity from the grid. With the SunHopper™-D learning algorithm you can rest assured the available solar power is used to its full potential. Minimizing energy consumption from backup sources is at the core of the system.
If there is a power outage, the SunHopper-D still supplies PV energy to the hot water tank.
Works with existing one or 2 element electric immersion water heaters. Does not require a special solar hot water tank.
Wire either 1 or 2 heater elements to the SunHopper™-D to start generating hot water from solar PV panels. Supports between 1kW elements and 5.5kW elements.
With an internal WiFi and Bluetooth connection, the device can be easily setup and monitored after installation. Remote operation is also provided to allow vacation mode operation for improved energy savings when away.
Connectivity is required for the SunHopper™-D algorithm but can be disabled on the device for off-grid cases.
Grid connected, preheating for a secondary fossil-fuel heater, or off-grid. Many installation possibilities are supported and are easily programmed into the device with a simple to use interface.
No plumbing, pumps, glycol, or sensors are required with the SunHopper™-D system. Our patent pending solution brings peace of mind as the system is not susceptible to overheating or water leaks from heat transfer fluids.
No grid interconnection hassles, or limitations- the SunHopper™-D never exports energy to the grid and is sized only for water heating. No more waiting for permits from the utility to install solar.
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1 U.S. Energy Information Administration. Use of energy explained. June 23, 2021. https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/use-of-energy/homes.php