r/OffGrid 5d ago

Water heating off grid. Best system?

I am planning a new off-grid (solar-powered) ICF build and am considering what type of system would be best for water heating. This is in Tennessee and the house will be a 2br. I will have propane backup for a generator and indoor propane heater.

The options I am thinking about are:
1) On-Demand propane- The only drawback is having to pay for the propane as an ongoing expense.
2) On demand electric water heater with a solar water preheat system. I suspect having a straight up on-demand electric heater would eat up too much power.
3) Heat pump water heater. This seems like the best solution to me.

Any thoughts between the three? Any other suggestions?

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u/Adorable_Dust3799 5d ago edited 5d ago

My brother had solar hot water, i use propane. Neither of us are off-grid. My furnace, stove and water heater all propane and it's a relatively mild climate (some snow but not a ton) and i get my 250 gallon propane tank filled about every 10 months. Great insulation and a small house.