June, 2010 // Posts published in June, 2010
09 Jun
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Use of Solar Collectors for Water Heating in Domestic Sector (2004)
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This document was prepared by Água Quente Solar, a Portuguese public programme promoting the use of solar panels for water heating.
This is an introductory document to solar water heating. It explains its applications, the advantages of its use, the purpose, price information, integration in buildings, how to choose a solar collector, where to get advise, certification and warranty.
The document is an example to other national authorities wanting to raise the awareness of the general society to the benefits of using solar water heating in the domestic sector.
09 Jun
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Bulgaria: Results of a Market Survey
Solar systems in Bulgaria are mainly used for generating hot water for domestic uses. The second biggest score in a survey among solar thermal system suppliers gained the sector of hotels and recreation facilities, particularly at the Black Sea coast and in mountain resorts.
Source: Sofia Energy Centre
08 Jun
Posted by Todd Costello in Solar Thermal News | 8 comments
Solar Thermal Solutions in Boston and the Northeast (2008)
This PowerPoint was developed by KeySpan in 2008. It covers why they promote solar thermal water heating in the Northeast, applications, market barriers and a forecast for the future.
The presentation introduces the different solar thermal programs that KeySpan offers including domestic hot water, pool heating, space heating, process hot water and solar assisted cooling. It also mentions the different applications where all this solar thermal energy can be used and what type of savings will be seen.
08 Jun
Posted by Baerbel Epp in Solar Thermal News | 1 comment
India: Solar Air Drying gives a major Edge to Vegetable Farmers
Solar air drying increases the competitiveness of India’s agricultural sector: For five years now, farmer Girishbhai Patel has been using a solar air dryer to accelerate the drying of tomatoes. The investment paid off in just four years.
Photos: Malaviya Energy Consultancy
07 Jun
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Solar Pool Heating – Thermo Dynamics (2007)
This document was prepared by Thermo Dynamics Ltd. in 2007. Thermo Dynamics designs, manufactures and installs solar pool heating systems.
They describe two types of solar pool heating systems — open loop and closed loop — and the flat plate collectors that are used in the system. Typically, open loop systems are for seasonal outdoor pools, while closed loop systems are used for year-round indoor pool heating. The closed loop system requires the installation of a heat exchanger and additional circulators.
07 Jun
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Current Status of Renewable Energies in the Middle East North African Region (2007)
This study has been produced with the support of the German Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety.
The document provides an overview of different renewable energy sources (wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and hydroelectricity) in the so-called MENA Region (Middle East North African Region), with regards to their current status, potential, applications used, institutional and legal framework, national targets, barriers and drivers for their further use and development.
07 Jun
Posted by Baerbel Epp in Solar Thermal News | 1 comment
Great Britain: Waterless Radiators work well with optimised Vacuum Tubes
This house in the town of Wimborne Minster in South West England is heated by a glycol-free solar thermal installation. The new system is designed to channel solar-heated water directly to specially designed waterless radiators, bypassing the thermal storage tank.
Photo: Jayhawk International Ltd
04 Jun
Posted by Baerbel Epp in Solar Thermal News | 4 comments
India: Gujarat State announces Tariff for Solar Thermal Power
At the end of January 2010, the government of the western Indian state of Gujarat made a generous announcement: In promotion of grid-connected solar energy within the state's territory, a capacity of 716 MW of solar power is going to be distributed to 34 national and international project developers. The share of solar photovoltaics and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants is said to be 365 MW and 351 MW, respectively.
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