Barbour - Rotorua, performance only

Barbour - Rotorua, performance only

Approx roof placement using HiPEC 

Panel placement to be confirmed. Client to build panel

 

 

Panel example below. PV electric panel and Pool solar panel

Pool solar panel example 340sqm Mercer example

Mercer example - Solar panels

Panel example - Width Nominal and subject to final site location

  • Approx 4.4m x width ie 22m
  • Panels can be various sizes
  • System can be added to Halo 

Ream post placement 

Panel detail including angle

 

 

https://poolsolarheating.co.nz/pages/solar-farms?_pos=1&_psq=solar+farm&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Output of the system will be in the area of: PSH Panel - 100sqm 

  • 60 SCOP average in season it will reach upwards of 132 SCOP
  • Output will be in the area of 55-65kw returning water to the pump in the area of 35-40 degrees in season 
  • 1-2.5 degree lift per hour of total volume of water. Super fast heat
  • Mid season 128 KWH
  • 1500kwh($450) per season to run vs 18,000kwh($4500) to run a pool heater 

Auckland update, Sept 8th 2025 PSH HiPEC system and a heat guard thermal - started on 11 degrees ambient water. 200% coverage solar collector to pool.

 

Auckland update, Aug 24th 2025 performance 2 days with a PSH HiPEC system and a heat guard thermal - started on 11 degrees ambient water. 250% coverage solar collector to pool.

 

Auckland update, Aug 13th 2025 performance 2 days with a heat guard thermal - 11 degrees ambient water 

Why Choose Pool Solar Heating?

Unmatched Performance
When it comes to heating your pool, solar offers exceptional, consistent performance – even without a cover.

Sustainability
Solar heating is eco-friendly, harnessing free energy from the sun and reducing your carbon footprint.

Cost-Effective
While heat pumps require electricity to run, solar is a one-time investment with minimal ongoing costs. Estimate cost per season $450-550 per season, cost to run.

Low Maintenance
Once installed, solar systems are incredibly reliable with little to no maintenance needed.

New Sunswitch app, performance output of a typical system

💧 Recent Real-World Solar Heating Results

Masterton (January 2025)

  • Midday: High roof temperatures
  • End of day: Excellent pool heat performance
  • No pool cover used


Glendowie (Riddell Road – Installed Feb 31, 2025)

  • Start of day: 23.5°C
  • End of day: 30.5°C
  • Partial cover used
  • Estimated savings: 770 kWh or $254 (@ $0.33/kWh)
  • SCOP (Seasonal Coefficient of Performance): 36
    (Compare to most heat pumps, which average COP 5–15)
 


Recent job in Palmerston North

Typical roof layout 


How a Pool solar system works


Why Solar Pool Heating is Perfect for pools

✅ Eco-Friendly – Reduce your carbon footprint
✅ Cost-Effective – Free energy from the sun
✅ Smart Investment – Long-lasting with big savings
✅ Low Maintenance – Set and forget

We also offer heat pumps, but solar should always be your first choice. Add a heat pump only if you need a quick boost — solar alone delivers amazing water temps!

📬 Got questions?
Email the team: info@poolsolarheating.co.nz


Solar performance charts


  • 🔴 Heat Pump total cost

  • 🟢 Solar cost ($450/year)

  • 🟣 Shaded area = total savings

  • 🟠 Payback in Year 3 at average cost to install 40sqm system