A CATCH Power solar hot water diverter is an intelligent device designed to maximise the use of solar energy generated by your solar PV system. Rather than exporting the excess solar energy back to the grid, a solar hot water diverter redirects this excess electricity to heat your hot water.
When your solar panels produce more electricity than your home is using, instead of letting that excess power go back into the grid and getting paid a feed-in tariff, a solar hot water diverter uses that excess power to heat your water. It measures the power you’re exporting, and then diverts an equivalent amount to your immersion heater.
The process is automatic, optimising the use of solar electricity whenever excess is generated. When there’s no excess, such as during the night, your standard heating system takes over, ensuring you always have hot water when you need it.
By using all the electricity you generate, you get the maximum benefit from your solar panels, increasing their efficiency and helping you save on energy costs.
CATCH Power reduces the need to buy electricity to heat your water, helping to significantly reduce your energy bills. It is literally the cheapest battery on the market!
Solar hot water diverters can be retrofitted to work with existing solar systems and water heaters. It is a smart, simple and cost-effective solution to help you get the most out of your solar PV system!
A diverter stores surplus energy as hot water instead of electricity. It costs a fraction of a full solar battery, but it will not run your house through a blackout — which is the trade-off worth understanding before you choose.
