Electric water heating is the silent heavyweight on many Jamaican bills — and a solar water heater removes it entirely: BTECH supplies and installs 40-gallon systems at J$160,000 and 53-gallon systems at J$190,000, both from local stock.
Why water heating is the sneaky expense
An electric heater element draws kilowatts every time the tank cools, all month, silently. For households on rates historically equivalent to US$0.30–0.40/kWh, water heating alone can claim a five-figure JMD share of the bill — which is why it is the single most efficient thing to hand to the sun.
How solar water heaters work (no electronics, no drama)
Roof collectors absorb heat directly into the water — no panels, no inverter, no moving parts. Jamaica’s sun keeps a properly sized tank hot year-round, with the tank’s element remaining as an optional rainy-week backup.
Choosing your size
40-gallon (J$160,000): couples and small families. 53-gallon (J$190,000): larger households, guest quarters, heavy shower schedules. Both installed by BTECH island-wide; both typically pay for themselves in a few years of eliminated element usage.
Pairs beautifully with PV
Removing the water-heating load first means your photovoltaic system (from J$522,000) can be sized smaller — the classic efficiency-then-solar order that saves money twice.
FAQ
Does it work on cloudy days?
Tanks hold heat well and the electric element remains as backstop — hot showers survive the weather.
What maintenance is needed?
Minimal — periodic collector rinse and standard tank care.
Supply-only or installed?
Both — call 876-777-5488 for an installed quote.
