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{{Solar Thermal Collector (STC) | {{Solar Thermal Collector (STC) | ||
| − | |Description= | + | |Description=Solar water heating is the conversion of sunlight into renewable energy for water heating using a solar thermal collector. Solar heating panels are most often part of a water heater, but they can also warm air as part of a home heating system. |
| − | |Advantages= | + | |Advantages=*Does not emit any greenhouse gases |
| + | *Can be extremely cost effective in suitable environments | ||
| + | *Many governments have incentives for installation | ||
|Disadvantages= | |Disadvantages= | ||
| − | |Application barriers= | + | *Sensitive to environmental conditions |
| − | |Information sources= | + | *High upfront cost |
| + | *Diminishing lifetime performance | ||
| + | |Application barriers=*Unreliable | ||
| + | *Day time dependant | ||
| + | |Information sources= [http://www.solarpanelsplus.com/products/solar-storage-tanks/ Source] | ||
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| Description | Solar water heating is the conversion of sunlight into renewable energy for water heating using a solar thermal collector. Solar heating panels are most often part of a water heater, but they can also warm air as part of a home heating system. |
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| Parameter | Minimal Value | Maximal Value | Unit |
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| Quantity of Modules | |||
| Tank Capacity |
l | ||
| Hot Water Temperature |
°C | ||
| Stagnation Temperature |
°C | ||
| Working Pressure of the System |
Bar | ||
| Dimensions |
H/W/D in cm | ||
| Gross Collector Area |
m2 | ||
| Net Aperture Area |
m2 | ||
| Weight |
kg | ||
| Operating Efficiency |
% | ||
| Annual Degradation Rate in Efficiency |
% | ||
| Peak Power |
W | ||
| Annual Produced Energy |
kWh/m2 | ||
| Investment Cost |
€ | ||
| Operational Cost |
€/year | ||
| Replacement Cost (Carrier Fluid) |
€/year | ||
| Replacement Cost (Pump) |
€/year | ||
| Life Expectancy |
years |
| Deterioration | Description |
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