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The 500 liter solar water heaters are huge capacity water heating devices that use the thermosiphon principle to convert sunlight into heat energy. With this solar water heater, you can convert 500L of cold water to water at 60-80 degrees Celsius temperature. 500 liter is the maximum capacity in standard company fitted SWH (solar water heater). It is easy to use and easy to install, there is no maintenance required (except cleaning). It does not require costly electricity to heat water.

A solar water heater has an array of solar power collectors to collect solar energy and an insulated tank for storing hot water. Both are related to each other. In the daytime, the water is heated in solar collectors. It is then pumped or automatically flown into storage tanks with the thermosiphon principle.

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500 liter ETC solar water heater
500 liter ETC solar water heater

Talking about the benefits of using a 500L solar water heater, the heaters are a great money saver. With increasing prices of electricity, these solar water heaters are a sigh of relief. Besides, they are non-polluting, eco-friendly and safer on the other hand.

To decide the best variant of a 500L solar water heater, you must read this article carefully. Here we have listed the various types of 500L solar water heaters mentioning their best prices and specifications in detail. Let’s begin with the price list. 

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#1. Price List for 500L Water Heater

By heating 500L water using a solar water heater, you can save great amount of money per month. And hence, a 500 liter solar water heater is a great one time investment. The price of a 500-liter solar water heater starts at Rs.55,000 to Rs.1,25,000. Mentioned below is the latest price list of all types of SWH. 

Solar Water Heater ModelSelling PricePrice/Liter
ETC 500 Liter SWHRs.55,000Rs.110
FPC 500 Liter SWHRs.99,000Rs.198
FPC Px. 500 Liter SWHRs.1,10,000Rs.220
FPC HE 500 Liter SWHRs.1,10,000Rs.220
FPC Px. HE 500 Liter SWHRs.1,25,000Rs.250
  • (Inclusive of all taxes) Prices can vary ± 10% to 12% depending on location, promotions and availability, and solar brand.
  • Prices are exclusive of Govt. Subsidy, as the subsidy on solar systems depends on your eligibility and types of solar system.
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#2. Types of 500L Water Heater

Solar energy provides clear, constant and safe advantages. It is undoubtedly the focus of attention for better energy source seekers and hence solar gadgets including solar water heaters are getting further advanced every day.

Depending upon the type of collector used in the system, there are two types of solar water heating systems: the first is an evacuated tube collector (ETC) and the second one is a flat plate collector (FPC).

A collector of a solar water heater is the heart of the system. It absorbs the sunlight and initiates the water heating process. A change in the design of the collector ends up creating a different type of solar water heater.

The FPC solar water heater is further divided into 4 types-

    • Non Pressurized or Standard (NPX)
    • Pressurized (Px.)
    • Heat Exchanger (HE)
    • Pressurized with heat exchanger (Px. HE)

#3. ETC 500 Liter Water Heater

ETC stands for Evacuated Tube Collector. That indicates the ETC solar water heater is equipped with glass tubes to absorb the sunlight to heat the cold water. The 3T tube, having multiple layers, is employed to trap the vacuum which works as an efficient insulator for warming the water. It has a coating of the fin to absorb the radiation and ensure minimum heat loss. 

Evacuated tube collector (ETC) 500-liter solar water heater systems are cheaper than flat plate collector (FPC) based systems. They perform better in cold regions up to zero degree temperature. These solar water heaters are found useful mainly for commercial purposes

500 liter ETC solar water heater
500 liter ETC solar water heater

500 Liter Solar Water Heater

55,000 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 10 Years Collector Warranty
  • 2 Year Complete Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of ETC 500 Liter Solar Water Heater

A 500 liter ETC solar water heater comes with many specifications. Its detailed specification along with its price is mentioned below.

ParticularDescription

Solar Water Heater

500 Liter

Water Heater Type

ETC

Size of Tubes

1800mm X 58mm

No. of Tubes

50 nos.

Hot Water Tank

SS-304 0.7mm

Tank Insulation

50 mm PUF

Outer Tank

GI Power Coated

Warranty

2 years for complete water heater and 10 years for solar collector.

Delivery-Installation

7 Days from the order along with advance.

Selling Price

Rs.55,000 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#4. FPC 500 Liter Water Heater

FPC stands for Flat Plate Collector. That means the collector used in this kind of solar water heater is a flat plate. There is an insulated rectangular box coated with glass under which several copper pipes are held interconnected to let the water flow through. Inside are black metallic absorbent sheets that are manufactured in channels or riser tubes to carry water. The absorber absorbs solar radiation and transfers heat to the flowing water. You can either have a glazed flat-plate collector with plastic or glass cover or an unglazed flat-plate collector with no cover. 

500 liter FPC solar water heater

These are the most popular kinds of solar water heaters. Flap plate collector (FCP) 500 liter solar water heater has a rust proof body and is easy to install. It is suitable for hard water. The body of a 500L solar water heater is made of metal and hence the system is more durable.

The  FPC 500L solar water heaters are available in four different types depending upon their functionalities. All the types are mentioned below in detail.

500 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater
500 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater

500 Liter Solar Water Heater

99,000 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 5 Year Complete Warranty
  • 15 Years Solar Panel Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of FPC 500 Liter Solar Water Heater

A 500 liter FPC solar water heater comes with many specifications. The detailed description of this solar water heater is given below.

ParticularDescription

Solar Water Heater

500 Liter

Water Heater Type

FPC

Size of Collector

2000 x 1000 x 100mm

Nos.  of  Collector

5 nos.

Hot Water Tank

SS-304 1 mm

Tank Insulation

50 mm PUF

Outer Tank

GI Power Coated

Warranty

5 years for complete solar and 15 years for solar panel.

Delivery – Installation

7 Days from the order along with advance.

Selling Price

Rs. 99,000 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#5. FPC Px 500L Solar Water Heater

The FPC PX 500L solar water heaters use pressure to heat water in a closed heating unit. There is a closed-loop along with a circulation pump. These components ensure the constant pumping of water through solar collectors. This way, you can get hot water at the tap at every instant for a luxurious shower. Installing this type of heater, you can place the components wherever you want.

500 liter solar water heater of FPC pressurized has the cylindrical shape of the empty tube that is able to passively track the sun throughout the day. The flat plate collector pressurized provides peak energy output only in the afternoon when the sun is perpendicular to the collector surface. 

500 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater

FPC Px 500L Water Heater

1,10,000 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 5 Year Complete Warranty
  • 15 Years Solar Panel Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of FPC Px 500L Water Heater

Best for heating water for showers at your home, the pressurised water heating system possesses the following specification.

ParticularDescription
Solar Water Heater500 Liter
Water heater typeFPC Pressurized
Size of collector2000 x 1000 x 100mm
No. of collector5 nos.
Hot water tankSS-304 3 mm
Tank insulation50 mm PUF
Outer tankGI power coated
Warranty5 years for complete system
Delivery installation7 Days
Selling PriceRs. 1,10,000 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#6. FPC HE 500L Solar Water Heater

In FCP heat exchanger 500 liter solar water heater, the air is evacuated from the solar tube to create a vacuum. FPC-based systems perform well with anti-freeze solutions at subzero temperatures but increase their cost. In other areas, both perform equally well. This greatly reduces conductive and convective heat losses from the interior of the tube. The resulting air and cold temperatures have less effect on the efficiency of the empty tube collector.

In an FPC HE 500L solar water heater, the heat is exchanged from a certain medium to cold water resulting in producing hot water. It is ideal for areas having hard water.

500 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater

FPC HE 500L Water Heater

1,10,000 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 5 Year Complete Warranty
  • 15 Years Solar Panel Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of FPC HE 500L Water Heater

Recommended for hard water regions, an FPC HE 500L solar water heater comes with the following specifications. 

ParticularDescription

Solar Water Heater

500 Liter

Water heater type

FPC Heat Exchanger

Size of collector

2000 x 1000 x 100mm

No. of collector

5 nos.

Hot water tank

SS-304 1 mm

Heat Exchanger

SS-304 1.5 mm 20mm dia

Tank insulation

50 mm PUF

Outer tank

GI power coated

Warranty

5 years for complete system

Delivery installation

7 Days

Selling Price

Rs. 1,10,000 (Inclusive of all taxes)

#7. FPC Px. HE 500 LPD Water Heater

500 liter solar water heater of FCP pressurized heat exchanger has solar collectors that can often be used in subzero temperatures without damaging the system. Flat plate systems often require expensive and complex “antifreezes” systems. Due to the high efficiency absorption of solar radiation even during solar conditions, combined with the excellent isolated properties of the solar tube, solar tube collectors can heat water throughout the year.

The benefits of an FPC Px. HE 500L solar water heaters are– you can use water pumps, place the components at any height, adapt and master the operation very easily and use a heat exchanging method to heat water.

500 Liter FPC Solar Water Heater

FPC Px. HE 500L Solar Heater

1,25,000 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • No Grid Required
  • No Electricity Bills
  • 5 Year Complete Warranty
  • 15 Years Solar Panel Warranty
  • Delivery - Within 5 to 7 Days

Specifications of FPC Px. HE 500L Water Heater

If you want to get double benefit from a single water heater, an FPC Px. HE 500L water heated is for you. Read about its specifications from the table below.

ParticularDescription

Solar Water Heater

500 Liter

Water heater type

FPC Pressurized with HE

Size of collector

2000 x 1000 x 100mm

No. of collector

5 nos.

Hot water tank

SS-304 3 mm

Heat Exchanger

SS-304 1.5 mm 20mm dia

Tank insulation

50 mm PUF

Outer tank

GI power coated

Warranty

5 years for complete system

Delivery installation

7 Days

Selling Price

Rs. 1,25,000 (Inclusive of all taxes)

Frequently Asked Question

500 L solar water heater (SWH) can work in any climate. Temperature of hot water will depend upon how much sunlight is available.

Solar water heaters are a kind of geyser that runs by absorbing the sunlight. In winters, you can use these heaters to warm water by placing the collector of the system under the sun.

FPC solar water heater is the most popular kind of solar water heating system. It uses a flat-plate collector to absorb the sunlight with maximum efficiency. The heater is extremely durable, easy-to-install and cost-effective. Besides, it provides an option to choose from four different types of FPC solar water heaters.

Solar water heaters, once installed, require very little maintenance. Maintenance involves wiping out the dust deposited on the glass surface once in 5 days

ETC solar water heater has smooth glass tubes, so there is no matter of hard water.

It is sufficient for up to 8 family members and 3-5 bathrooms.

You can easily remove and replace any glass tube. It costs around Rs. 500.

Solar water heating system works on the thermosyphon principle. The collectors present in the system absorb the radiations coming from the sun and heat the water. This water flows through the connecting pipes and gets stored inside the insulated storage tank. 

Using a solar system with an electric geyser is a very cost-effective option for residences. Just pair up a set of solar panels to the electric geyser making a solar system. This way, you can cover the energy costs of your home to some extent.

It depend upon weather of you are. You can contact us for guidance or more queries.

500 liter solar water heater price starts’ from Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 1, 25,000.

Temperature of any type of solar water heater completely depends on the availability of sunlight and feeding water. In summers it can raise the temperature up to 90 degree.

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✍️ Written by: Akhil Sharma & Updated On: 31/12/2021 By: Bhanwar Chauhan

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