Energy Efficiency Reference/Solar/Solar Water Heating

Solar thermal is a technology that harnesses the sun's energy by using it to heat up a working fluid (i.e. water, oil), then utilizing the hot fluid for process heating, turbine-generate power and a number of other uses. Example Assessment Recommendation Solar Hot Water - installed for pool use at university recreation center Necessary Info (example) Heat source: steam Steam cost: $0.017 per pound of steam (60 psi) Average ambient (indoor) temperature: 85.5 °F Lap pool water temperature: 80.5 °F Lap pool surface area: 4,500 sq ft Dive pool water temperature: 83.5 °F Dive pool surface area: 1,800 sq ft Additional Resources American Solar Energy Society The Solar Hygrogen Civilization, by Roy McAlister Solar Hot Water Systems, by Tom Lane Solar Energy Industries Association Energy Star Tax Incentives Assistance Program Rating Certification Corporation DeBebord, David, "Getting Better Acquainted With Solar Water Systems", PM Engineer August 2008 Solar Thermal Energy, Wikipedia article