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Thermal performance evaluation of solar water heating systems in Australia, Taiwan and Japan – A comparative review.
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Renewable Energy: An International Journal . Nov2015, Vol. 83, p1279-1286. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The need for domestic hot water in regions with cool climate represents a significant proportion of domestic energy consumption. The steady increase in the electricity costs and environmental concern from use of fossil-based fuel raises the interest in the search for alternative energy sources. In the case of domestic hot water provision, many governments have initiated a gradual switch to more environmentally friendly systems powered by renewable energy such as solar. Solar water heating (SWH) is a mature technology and is gaining popularity in many countries with increasing number of affluent population in society. The increasing adoption of these systems and technologies is a welcome development; however the robust methods of assessment of their thermal performances are required. This paper presents a comparative study of the methods of evaluation of SWH systems' thermal performance in three countries with increasing hot water systems penetration: Australia, Taiwan and Japan. The aim of this comparative study is to discuss merits and weaknesses of each approach and to explore possible common approach that will improve the existing methodologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09601481
- Volume :
- 83
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Renewable Energy: An International Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 103727471
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2015.04.023