Over thirty years of experience with solar thermal water heating.(Report): An article from: ASHRAE Transactions

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From the author: The lessons learned may be important since domestic water heating (DWH), which was accomplished in this case via solar thermal, accounts for 13% of the average US residential energy consumption (2). The largest average residential energy consumer is space heating at 25%, also a fine application for solar thermal, be it active or passive. To date, space cooling, representing 13% of the average annual energy consumption, is technically possible but economically challenged. Lighting and minor electrical appliances do account for about 36% of the average annual residential energy consumption, justifying societies current PV thrust. None the less, the relatively steady year around need for DWH makes this second most intensive energy user a prime application for solar.

Citation Details
Title: Over thirty years of experience with solar thermal water heating.(Report)
Author: Stanley A. Mumma
Publication:ASHRAE Transactions (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
Volume: 117 Issue: 1 Page: 57(7)

Article Type: Report

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