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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] | ||
|Image= | |Image= | ||
|Trade= | |Trade= |
Latest revision as of 20:34, 28 February 2017
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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 |