Solar Hot Water Annual Running Costs
Do you know heating water accounts for 20-40% of total energy consumed in a residential home? Laundry, showering, washing floors, dish washing and bathing is becoming more expensive every year
Solar Hot Water – Life is rarely so simple!
Solar hot water systems are highly efficient in their use of solar sunlight to heat water. The efficiency of solar hot water heaters has increased so much over the past
How to Be “Off the Grid” with Hot Water
The rising cost of utilities in Australia is leaving many worried about the future costs of electricity and water. Even as tariffs are being reduced, people continue to invest in
3 common myths about solar hot water
At Apricus, we're proud to have been bringing a sustainable alternative to electric water heating to Australian homes and businesses for years. While we are passionate about our field, we know not
Can a first home buyer still go solar on a budget?
The last few months have seen a housing approval frenzy in Australia. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) reported that the first few months of 2015 had the highest numbers of
Get to know the lingo: Evacuated tube vs. solar tank
If you're dreading seeing the numbers on your monthly power bill creep higher and higher this winter, now may be the right time to consider investing in a solar hot
How to retrofit your home for maximum efficiency
If you've decided to go green in 2015, now's the time to invest in upgrades throughout your home that will make it more sustainable than ever. As you consider what
5 easy ways to start helping the planet right now
There are a lot of ways to positively impact the environment and reduce your carbon footprint. From taking transit to work to installing solar hot water systems, many of the
3 things you should know about off-grid energy
Going off the grid is something many Australians desire, either for environmental, ethical or logistical regions. If you have the planet in mind, you may enjoy the idea of generating
4 ways to reduce your water footprint
Your carbon footprint depends on a number of factors: Your transportation method, fuel efficiency, home size, purchasing choices, eating habits … all of these things and more have an impact