Depending on your region and size of system solar can provide between 50-90% of your domestic hot water needs. A properly sized system will provide almost all of a home's hot water in the summer months. The following table provides a rough guide based on your location's climate and number of people.
The tank sizing is the minimum suggested capacity for the solar dedicated tank, so using a larger tank is acceptable.
Sizing is based on providing 90% of summer domestic hot water supply.
Additional guides for whole countries with climate colour coded map:
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