Waterco Far East Solar Hot Water Selangor, Malaysia Sustainable hot water solutions for aged care facility in Malaysia Malaysia’s ageing population – like many countries around the world – is growing significantly. And, in addition to an advancing aged population, older people are also living longer as evidenced by an increase in life expectancy. The Government of Malaysia has estimated that by 2030, 15 per cent of the country’s population will be classified as senior citizens (aged 60 and above). Its objective is to prepare the nation as an ageing population, which includes improving the infrastructure and facilities at old folks homes. Partially subsidised by the government, Rumah Sejahtera Seri Setia in Petaling Jaya is home to about 60 elderly citizens aged from 60 to 100 years old. To improve quality of life and reduce costs associated with providing an essential service such as hot water, management needed a sustainable solution. In addition to being reliable, the hot water system needed to be competitively Rumah Sejahtera Seri Setia is home to about 60 elderly citizens aged from 60 to 100 years old. priced, backed by a manufacturer’s warranty and supported with reliable after sales service. The undisputed choice? SolarMate. Waterco Limited (ASX:WAT) pioneers reliable solutions for healthy, safe water environments, which are used in residential, commercial and industrial applications in over 40 countries. Established in 1981, it has become a global brand recognised for designing and manufacturing filtration and sanitisation equipment for the aquatic, aquaculture, and water treatment sectors. www.waterco.com Waterco Far East | Solar Hot Water | Selangor, Malaysia |2 Harness energy from the sun and reduce electrical bills Considered the pioneer manufacturer of solar hot water systems in Malaysia, SolarMate has been supplying hot water across the country for residential and commercial developments for over 35 years. Renowned for manufacturing longlast panels that harness energy from the sun – thus reducing electrical bills – the Malaysian owned and operate company provided the ideal system for Rumah Sejahtera Seri Setia. By linking five SolarMate’s 66-gallon Classic models, residents are now SolarMate has been supplying hot water across the country for residential and commercial developments for over 35 years. able to enjoy hot water on demand. Special product features of SolarMate’s Classic model: • Designed with high heat absorbance and low emittance • Laser welded for close contact and higher conductivity • Well-rounded insulation with high density fibreglass and double silicone sealing “We also added a recirculation piping system to ensure consistent temperatures and flow for all hot water outlets throughout the four-storey building,” explains Seri Setia Director Mr Chong. Serving hot water needs from generation to generation Since its inception in 1983, SolarMate Malaysia has paved the Now the elderly in Seri Setia home can enjoy quality of life with SolarMate hot water system. way with its innovations in design, product quality and product enhancements on its solar stainless-steel pressure tanks and solar panels (thermal), and the use of recyclable materials for long-term sustainability. Today, SolarMate Malaysia is truly the market leader that Rumah Orang Tua Seri Setia Lot 13559 Jalan SS9A/20 Seri Setia, Sungai Way Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia Telephone: +60 3 7876 9233 Waterco Far East Lot 832, Jalan Kusta Kawasan Perindustrian SB Jaya 47000 Sungai Buloh Selangor Darul Malaysia Telephone: +60 3 6145 6000 Waterco provides customers with solar water heater solutions that are 100 per cent percent reliable and virtually maintenance-free. About SolarMate Water Heaters Malaysia – solarmate.com.my SolarMate was established in 1983 and is officially certified by the Malaysian Book of Records as the first Malaysian solar systems manufacturer for solar hot water heaters, solar hot water heating systems and solar panels (thermal). SolarMate was acquired by Waterco (ASX:WAT) in 2019. Waterco Limited (ASX:WAT) pioneers reliable solutions for healthy, safe water environments, which are used in residential, commercial and industrial applications in over 40 countries. Established in 1981, it has become a global brand recognised for designing and manufacturing filtration and sanitisation equipment for the aquatic, aquaculture, and water treatment sectors. www.waterco.com
