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Save Electricity. Get Hot Water Daily.
It is widely used in homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, and industries to reduce electricity or gas consumption.
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Are You Facing These Problems?
What is a Solar Water Heater
What is a Solar Water Heater
A solar water heater is a device that collects solar energy and converts it into heat to warm water.
Main components:
- Solar collector (absorbs sunlight)
- Storage tank (stores hot water)
- Pipes & insulation
- Support structure
Common capacities used in India:
- 100 LPD – small family (3–4 people)
- 200 LPD – medium family
- 500+ LPD – apartments, hotels, hospitals
(LPD = Litres Per Day)
Typical installations:
- Houses & Villas
- Apartments
- Hotels & Lodges
- Hospitals
- Industries
- Hostels & Colleges
In cities like Chennai, solar heaters are popular because of high solar radiation throughout the year.
Why Solar Water Heater is Used
Why Solar Water Heater is Used
Main reasons people install it:
Electricity Saving
- Saves 1500–2500 units per year for a family.
Lower Bills
- Reduces electricity bills by ₹10,000 – ₹20,000 annually.
Environment Friendly
- No carbon emissions.
Long Life
- Life span 15–20 years.
Low Maintenance
Choose the Right Solar Water Heater Capacity
Choose the Right Solar Water Heater Capacity
Number of People | Bathrooms | Recommended Capacity | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
2 – 3 persons | 1 bathroom | 100 LPD | Small family house |
4 – 5 persons | 2 bathrooms | 200 LPD | Independent house |
6 – 8 persons | 3 bathrooms | 300 LPD | Large house / villa |
10 – 15 persons | Multiple | 500 LPD | Apartments |
20+ persons | Commercial | 1000+ LPD | Hotels / hostels |
LPD = Litres Per Day hot water production
This provides enough hot water for morning bathing for the whole family.
1 person requires 25–30 litres of hot water
Example:
Family Size | Required Capacity |
|---|---|
4 people | 100–120 L |
5 people | 150 L |
8 people | 200–250 L |
Solar Water Heater Temperature Retention
2 PM
70°C
Water heated during afternoon remains warm for next morning bathing.
Comfortable bathing temperature is 38–42°C, so the system works well.
“Makizh solar heaters retain usable hot water for up to 18 hours with high-density insulation.”
In places like Chennai, where sunlight is strong:
User | Approx Water Temperature |
|---|---|
Person 1 | 55–60°C |
Person 2 | 50–55°C |
Person 3 | 45–50°C |
Person 4 | 40–45°C |
Electricity Cost Comparison
Electricity Cost Comparison
Year | Electric Geyser Cost | Solar Heater Cost |
|---|---|---|
1 year | ₹12,000 – ₹20,000 | ₹0 |
5 years | ₹60,000 – ₹1,00,000 | ₹0 |
10 years | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,00,000 | ₹0 |
“Most homes recover the cost of a solar water heater in just 2–3 years.”
How Installation Works
How Installation Works
Simple 4 Steps
- Site inspection
- Capacity recommendation
- Installation on terrace
- Hot water ready
Installation usually completed in 1 day.
Why Customers Choose Makizh?
Why Customers Choose Makizh?
- Service across Tamil Nadu
- Installation + maintenance support
- Systems from 100 LPD to 5000 LPD
Get Your Solar Water Heater Quote
Get Your Solar Water Heater Quote
Tell us:
- Location
- Number of bathrooms
- Usage type (Home / Hotel / Hostel)
Makizh team will recommend best system capacity.
