Training and Education
- Solar Thermal Certificate Program (2011)-
This brochure was created by the John F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill, California, and provides information on their institution’s solar thermal certification program.
- SOLTRAIN: Free Solar Heating Systems for Social Institutions-
Two solar water heating systems – one at an old people’s home and the other at an orphanage (photo) – started operating this March thanks to an initiative by SESSA members Holms and Friends, and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA). Together with another system completed last year, the installations are part of an ADA pledge in support of the SOLTRAIN (Southern African Solar Thermal Training and Demonstration Initiative) project, which is coordinated by Professor Dieter Holm and Henning Holm of Holms and Friends (formerly Omnibus Engineering). Promised are more than 50 solar water heating systems (see http://www.solarthermalworld.org/node/3466).
Photo: SESSA - Solar Water Heating Specification, Checklist and Guide (2011)-
This manual is the Renewable Energy Ready Home (RERH) specifications for solar thermal domestic water heating. They were developed and published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assist building in designing and constructing homes that are renewable energy friendly.
- Advancing Solar Water Heating in Southern Africa - The Example of Soltrain (2011)-
This report evaluates the progress of the SOLTRAIN project in Southern Africa in the period 2009-2011. The project’s initiation was covered by solarthermalworld.org back in 2009, and is available here.
- TramStore21 Report: Building Sustainable and Efficient Tram Depots for Cities in the 21st Century – Solar Thermal Systems (2012)-
This report compares experiences of solar thermal technology for the five benchmark tram depots of the TramStore21 project. For the project, five European partners – from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France and Italy – have worked since 2008 at pooling existing best practices and know-how for the construction of four benchmark tram depots.
- Europe: Three Basic Guidelines Help Regional and Global Market Development-
The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) has just launched three comprehensive guidelines regarding the Solar Water Heating Market Transformation and Strengthening Initiative (GSWH). On behalf of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the ESTIF team drew up three practical handbooks entitled “Guide for Policy and Framework Conditions”, “Guide for Awareness Raising Campaigns” and “Guide for Standardisation and Quality Assurance for Solar Thermal” (see the attached documents). These guidelines are thought to help stimulate sustainable solar water heater market development in different countries worldwide.
- The South African Water Heating Industry (2011)-
Presented by Dominic Goncalves at the Renewable Energy Africa Conference on July 28 2011, this presentation surveys the potential for the market development of the South African solar water heating industry. Because 18% of South Africa’s national electricity supply is allocated towards the heating of water, solar water heating is portrayed as a solution to the impending electricity crisis; whereby domestic demand for electricity far outstrips supply.
- China: Workshop on Building-integrated Solar Energy-
The International Metal Solar Industrial Alliance (IMSIA) and the newly founded China Association of Building Energy Efficiency (BISE) have started off their official cooperation at the beginning of March by organising a first shared workshop on Building-integrated Solar Energy in Chengdu, Sichuan province. The objective of the new initiative is to increase the share of energy-efficient buildings and the use of renewable energies in the construction sector.
Photo: IMSIA- Summary of Achievements for ProSTO project (2011)-
This document summarises the main achievements of ProSTO, an IEE funded project on the ‘best practice implementation of solar thermal obligations’. Implemented by Ambiente Italy, the project ran from 2008-2010 in five European countries (Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal Romania), with the general objective to ‘boost the use of solar thermal systems in the European countries by promoting an efficient implementation of solar thermal obligations (STOs)’.
- Training Courses – ACS in Solar Cooling System (2009)-
This is a presentation of SorTech AG, a manufacturer of small and medium scale adsorption chillers for cooling and air-conditioning applications, which was used for a training course on solar cooling systems.
- Solar Thermal Energy in Delaware (2007)-
This presentation was created by the Delaware Million Solar Roofs Coalition, an association that advocates for the use of solar energy, renewable energy and energy efficiency. The presentation was used to inform people in Delaware on the basics of solar thermal energy.
To begin, the differences between solar thermal technology and solar pv technology are looked at. This includes the physical characteristics, economics of, and worldwide installed capacity. Then the presentation examines the potential for solar thermal energy deployment in the state of Delaware.
- Solar Heating Entry Level Learning Objectives (2011)-
This following is a document from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) that lays out potential “Learning Objectives” for an entry level solar thermal installer certification course. The document identifies 6 main areas of learning, and gives an outline on how to possible grade an exam based on these criteria.
- Albania: 75,000 m2 of Newly Installed Collector Area-
Alongside the government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) officially launched a solar water heater project in Albania, with its first workshop in Tirana on the 4th of December. The project titled “Country Program of Albania under the Global Solar Water Heating Market Transformation and Strengthening Initiative” aims at installing 75,000 m² of new collector area in the country and supporting sustainable market growth targeting at annual sale figures of 20,000 m² by the end of the project in 2015.
- Solar Water Heating Applications: Evaluation of Product Standards (2011)-
This report presents the efforts of South and South-East Asian countries in adopting and developing solar water heater product standards, accredited test laboratories and certification bodies and accredited planners/installers.
- Albania: Solar Water Heaters Project increases Market Size (2008)-
Albanian's solar thermal testing centre: inaugurated in September 2008, managed by the Harry Fultz Institute in Tirana and financed by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Photo: www.entwicklung.at- Users’ Handbook on Solar Water Heaters (2010)-
This handbook was prepared in the framework of the project ‘Solar Water Heating Market Transformation and Strengthening Initiative’ funded by the UNDP, UNEP, GEF and ICA (International Copper Association). It was done in collaboration with the Indian Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE). The objective of this publication is to provide adequate information and guidance to customers of solar water heater with a view of helping them in selecting the right technology and product for their applications.
- Kutay Ülke Speaks About Ezinç and the Turkish Market during ESTEC 2011 - This is an interview with Kutay Ülke from the company Ezinç. Ezinç is one of the main collector and storage tank producers in Turkey. Kutay Ülke speaks about the company products and training activities. He also explains the development of the Turkish solar thermal market even if there are no incentives from the government.
- Inspection Checklist Solar Water Heaters (2007)-
This is a template document used for inspections in solar water heating systems. This template document was produced in the framework of the MED-ENEC Project (Energy Efficiency in the Construction Sector), an EU funded project promoting cooperation between EU and MEDA countries in energy efficiency. This short inspection checklist includes different sections on general data about the system, visual inspection, testing and measurements, user opinion and action list.
- Qualitative Approach for Solar Water Heaters. The Tunisian experience (2009)-
This is a presentation delivered by Mr. Noureddine Ketari from the Tunisian Institute Aptitudes during the Regional Workshop on Standardization and Certification of Solar Water Heaters organized by the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) in Tunisia.
- Conditions and Problems to Be Aware of When Integrating Solar Combisystems in Buildings (2003)-
This is a deliverable of the European Commission’s Altener Solar Combisystem Project, related to the IEA Task 26. The programme ran between 2001 and 2003, involving Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and The Netherlands.
- Training Course on Solar District Heating (2011)-
This document comprises training material developed in the framework of the SDHtake-off project with the support of Intelligent Energy Europe Programme. It has been designed as a “pool” of information to be used by all training organizations. It gives a broad overview of the solar thermal technologies employed for district heating, their characteristics as well as the legislative and technical requirements that are applicable in the EU.
- Technical Specifications for Solar Energy Installations (2010)-
The Decree No. 314/010 was issued by the Uruguayan authorities with the purpose of outlining the minimal technical conditions to be met by solar thermal installations. It regulates the use of these technologies, also serving as a guideline for all users, with a main focus on durability, reliability and security requirements.
- Harnessing the Power of the Sun: Future of Solar Energy (2009)-
Owing to the significant potential that the country is offering, New Zealand’s Solar Industry association tries to promote the use of solar technologies in different sectors. The presentation comprises an outline of the available solar technologies – passive, photovoltaic and solar thermal – and gives a more in-depth description of the latter given its multiple advantages and spread within the country.
- Solar Thermal Industry Certifications (2011)-
This presentation from the North Carolina Solar Center at NC State University discusses the development of solar thermal certifications in the US.
- QualiCert Report: Assessment of Existing Accreditation and Training Schemes (2010)-
- Trainenergy Project. Module 9. Renewable Energy Systems (2011)-
The Trainenergy project ran from September 2009 to September 2011, with the objective to produce a training programme about the EU Energy Performance of Building and the Energy End-Use Efficiency and Energy Services Directives for tradesmen in the construction industry. The project was run in Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Spain and Denmark. This module presents the best renewable sources that offer heating at virtually zero carbon emissions, solar water heating being the first technology to be assessed.
- Current Status of Solar Thermal Power in California (2010)-
This presentation from San Diego State University reviews the status of solar thermal energy in California. Parabolic troughs, linear Fresnel, central tower receivers, and parabolic dishes are all discussed as the present solar thermal methods in California. The Rankine, Stirling, and Brayton Cycles are visually represented and discussed in the presentation as well.
- May in Europe: Four Solar Thermal Events Within One Month Alone-
There are a lot of places in Europe during the month of May where you can listen to highly regarded solar thermal speakers. Four solar thermal conferences will then take place in three different countries: Germany, Italy and Poland.
Solar thermal symposium
6th to 8th of May 2009 in Staffelstein, Southern Germany
- Solar Thermal Conversion (2005)-
This presentation was created by the Florida State University Energy and Sustainability Center. It discusses the process and technology of solar thermal conversion.
The presentation starts by explaining how the process of solar thermal conversion works in theory. From there, the various technologies that make solar thermal energy possible are examined through brief explanations and diagrams. The different designs for solar thermal that are explored in the presentation are the parabolic-trough, solar dish, power tower, storage, chimney, and flat plates.
- South Africa: Eskom convenes Solar Industry Workshop-
In early August, South Africa's national utility, Eskom, convened a workshop for solar water heating manufacturers, suppliers and installers. The primary objective of the workshop was to advise the industry on what to do about the remaining budget for the solar water heating rebate scheme, as well as which immediate steps to take until the end of the 2011-2012 financial year. Quality issues of currently installed systems were also discussed (see the attached presentation). The chart shows the strong increase in the number of applications for non-pressurised (NP) solar water heaters.
Source: Eskom- How To – Solar Hot Water (2008)-
This is a how-to instructional guide on how to make your own solar thermal hot water heating system. It was created by the website GreenPowerScience.com.
The guide explains how to devise a soalr thermal hot water heating system using a black rubber hose and a heat exchanger. The step by step walks the user through how to build and install the system and the various options they have in doing so.
Author: GreenPowerScience.com
Date: 2008
Pages: 8
- SOLTRAIN: Solar Thermal Training in South Africa-
Thirty seven solar water heating industry leaders and academics have just attended the third SOLTRAIN (Southern African Solar Thermal Training and Demonstration Initiative) solar thermal technical training course in Pretoria, South Africa. The training was formally opened by the regional coordinator of the programme, Professor Dieter Holm. In opening, Holm emphasized the value of the hands-on approach to the course under the guidance of a number of eminent experts in the field. The delegates represented a balanced mix from industry and academia.
Photo: Omnibus Engineering- User Guide for Building Solar Thermal Systems (2011)-
This is a manual for users of a solar thermal software, produced by CYPE Ingenieros. The manual provides further indication about a software that assists in designing the power network of solar thermal systems. The manual explains the software functionalities and includes an example so users can understand step-by-step how it works. Document only available in Portuguese
Author: CYPE Ingenieros
Date: 2011
Pages: 37
- Solar Thermal Energy Manual and Related Installations (2009)-
This manual was prepared by the ORT University in Uruguay and includes detailed information on solar thermal installations. The manual is part of an installation course offered by the ORT University. The document explain the main points to take into account like solar radiation levels, geographical location, design and dimensions of the collector, maintenance recommendations, among other relevant aspects.
Document only available in Spanish
Author: ORT University
Date: 2009
- Solar Skies Series Solar Thermal Collector Installation Guidelines (2011)-
This document produced by Solar Skies is an example of installation guidelines for solar collectors. It includes relevant information as to how to install the collectors, but also the best locations in the house to install the collectors, recommendations regarding maintenance and other technical specifications. The document also includes an warranty template.
Author: Solar Skies
Date: 2011
Pages: 9
- Solar Construction Manual (2010)-
This is a manual on how to install solar thermal systems. It was created by the solar heating company Radiantec Company.
The manual begins with introducing the various applications solar thermal heating can be used for in a domestic, residential setting such as water heating and snow removal. From there, the rest of the manual focuses on the installation of the collectors and how to connect the larger system throughout the application.
Author: Radiantec Company
Date: 2010
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- Solar Combi+: Identification of Most Promising Markets and Promotion of Standardised System Configurations -
This document from 2008 summarises the European funded Solar Combi+ project which aims to support the market introduction of small scale cooling systems in combination with traditional solar thermal systems for domestic hot water and space heating. The small-scale applications are targeted for use in residential, catering, small commercial and office buildings surroundings with a cooling demand of 20kW.
- Manual for Solar Collector Installers (2004)-
This manual was prepared by Água Quente Solar, a Portuguese public programme promoting the use of solar panels for water heating. The guide provides information and guidance on how to install a solar collector, things to take into account in terms of technology, weather, shadows, best location. Recommendations, best practices, monitoring, among other important details to respect for a proper and qualified installation of solar collectors.
- Energy Action Sheet: Solar Water Heating (2006)-
This action sheet was published by the Pace Project (Pan African Conservation Education Project), funded by the Vodafone Foundation and ran in partnership by Tusk Trust and Siren Conservation Education. The goal is to help spreading simple solutions to environmental problems between communities in Africa.
- Commercial Solar Thermal Solutions for the Caribbean (2009)-
This presentation was created by Ecological Technologies Ltd (Eco-Tec), a Jamaican company that specializes in renewable energy technology solutions and energy management consulting; and Solid, a project development and engineering company.
- Solar Thermal: Ready to Save Energy in New York (2007)-
This presentation was created by Ron Kamen of Earth Kind Energy. It was used to communicate the benefits that solar thermal energy applications could have in the Northeastern United States.
The presentation draws on examples of successful solar thermal energy projects in Europe and uses them as support for the potential of solar thermal energy development in New York state.
- Brazil: Solar Cooling System from Germany for Eco-Hotel Pousada do Parque-
Since the beginning of 2011, solar cooling technology from Thuringia/Germany ensures a pleasant indoor climate in the rooms of the eco-hotel Pousada do Parque in Cuiabá, Brazil. On 15 January, the pilot plant came into operation, and since then, it has not only provided cold water, but also important input for a current campaign to accelerate the use of solar cooling technology in the Brazilian hotel sector.
Photo: Pousada do Parque- Lebanon: Check List for Solar Installations in Hospitals-
The demonstration of best practise - a solar thermal system on the roof of the Saida Governmental Hospital - showed some technical deficiencies at second glance. The monitoring of the system led to a check list including preventive maintenance advice.
Photo: Solarnet- The Skinny: Solar Power for Domestic Hot Water and Heat (2006)-
This fact sheet was created by The Center for Resource Conservation in Boulder, Colorado. It provides an overview of how solar thermal water heating works and the benefits of using such a system to residents of Colorado.
The information provided is targeted at residents of Colorado and surrounding areas, so the focus of the fact sheet is on how a closed-loop freeze protection system works. The fact sheet notes that this kind of system can be used for both domestic hot water and heating.
- Solar Chiller: Zero-net energy for building air conditioning in hot climates (2007)-
This fact sheet was created by Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo. It provides information on solar thermal air conditioning strategies and potential programs in Brazil.
- Clean Energy Fact Sheets: All About Solar Thermal (2009)-
This fact sheet was created by the leading clean energy industry association in Australia, the Clean Energy Council. Its focus is on how solar thermal technologies can contribute to the development of the carbon-free energy industry in Australia.
- Gravity Solar System Installation Manual (2009)-
This manual was produced by the company FreeFuelForever to teach installers and user how to manage the Gravity Solar System. The system is made of evacuated tubes with the collector panels integrated with the storage tank. This is also commonly known as a direct system, which drains by gravity, i.e., system is unpressurized. The document includes as sections, system layout and description, installation procedure, inspection check list, cautions. It is a good example of manual for solar products.
- ToolBase Tech Specs: Solar Water Heating Systems (2008)-
This fact sheet, called Tech Specs, was created by the NAHB Research Center, a full-service product commercialization company, for The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), which is a partnership, managed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, of the homebuilding, manufacturing, insurance, and financial industries.
- Solar Thermal Incentive Program (2009)-
This fact sheet provides information on Connecticut’s incentives for solar thermal. It is administered by the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund.
The fact sheet begins by explaining the basics of how a solar thermal energy system works. It explains that the incentives that Connecticut offers for installing a solar thermal system are available for both residential and non-residential settings.
- Large Scale Deployment of Solar Thermal Technologies (2004)-
This case study was created by ADEME, the French Agency for Environment and Energy Management. It provides information on the Plan Soleil Initiative, which is the solar thermal program of France’s national renewable energy initiative called REACT.
The Plan Soleil Initiative was France’s drive to introduce solar thermal water heating into residencies and buildings. Central to the campaign were communication efforts to educate citizens on the benefits of the program and government subsidies to make the technology more affordable.
- SCHOTT White Paper on Solar Thermal Power Plant Technology (2005)-
This white paper was created by SCHOTT, which technology company that develops specialty manufacturing materials. It provides information for political and business leaders on solar thermal power plant technology so that they may familiarize themselves with the technology and understand the steps necessary to make the technology market ready.
- Solar Thermal Technology & Applications (2006)-
This presentation was created by Roger Taylor of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). It was used at the NAEMI Solar Electric & Thermal Training Workshop in 2006. Solar thermal water and air heating are the main topics of the presentation.
- Solar Thermal: Successful DWH Applications (2008)-
This article was created by Byron Stafford of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and was presented at the ACI New Jersey Home Performance Conference for Whole House Energy Solutions in September of 2008. It focuses on solar domestic hot water system options and capabilities for residential housing in New Jersey, USA.
- Technical Report for Solar (Small, ≤10kW) Projects with Total Eligible Project Costs Greater than $200,000 (2005)-
The “Technical Report” is an integral part of any application for REAP grant and/or guaranteed loan assistance.
- Overview of RES-H/RES-C Support Options (2009)-
The present report was prepared in the framework of the RES-H Policy project (Policy development for improving RES-H/C penetration in European Member States (RES-H Policy)). The aim is to provide an overview of possible policy instruments to support the development of renewable heating (RES-H) and cooling (RES-C) technologies in the different EU Member States.
- Clean Energy Action Plan Towards 50/50 by 2020 in the Bega Valley Shire (2007)-
Clean Energy for Eternity, Inc. provides this thirty-seven page document to promote and stimulate relevant bodies to take appropriate action to reduce energy use and develop local clean energy generation projects. The use of solar energy is a large portion of what the Clean Energy working group suggests as these “appropriate actions”.
- A Brief History of Solar Water Heating in the United States 1977-2010 (2010)-
This presentation was created by Ed Murray of Aztec Solar, located in Rancho Cordova, California. It provides an overview of federal solar thermal policy in the United States from the Carter Administration up to the Obama Administration.
- Portugal: Training Programme for 5,200 qualified Installers-
The only way to receive the certificate of competence (CAP) as an installer in Portugal is to attend a 44- to 70-hour training, depending on one's previous knowledge of the respective systems. The entire course costs around EUR 600.
Source: clubsetubalense.pt
/08/tcc/802-282.jpg- Switch to a Better Future. Accredited Dimplex Renewables Installer and Training Scheme (2009)-
This is an example of a brochure about the Accredited Dimplex Renewables Installer and Training Scheme. This programme offers specialised domestic heat pump installer training courses. The course receives accreditation from the Logic Certification and it is addressed to plumbing, heating, HVAC and M&E engineers wishing to expand into the air/ground source heat pump sector. The brochure also includes an explanation about heat pumps and solar water heating and the benefits of using renewables.
Author: Dimplex
- Thermal Use of Solar Energy. Solar Thermal Systems & Components (2010)-
This is an example of a training document prepared by the AEE Intec, the Institute for Sustainable Technologies in Austria. The document is part of the project SOLTRAIN (Southern Africa Solar Thermal Training and Demonstration Activities).
- Turkey: Güneş Enerjisi – Book on Solar Thermal Technology in Turkish-
Ezinç Metal, the biggest solar thermal manufacturer in Turkey, has just published a book about the use of solar heating. The 110-page document entitled 'Güneş Enerjisi' describes in Turkish the potential of solar heating, and the different collector and tank technologies Ezinç has been offering. It also includes a chapter on mounting issues, one on additional components such as pumps and expansion vessels, and several hydraulic schemes for smaller and larger systems. - Bosch Solar Thermal Water Heating Solutions (2011)-
This is a commercial brochure prepared by the company Bosch about the water heating products they offer. The document passes in review the different solar thermal technologies and applications for commercial and residential use. It includes information about Bosch’s marketing materials, training programmes, design tools and software, among other services provided by the company. The brochure is an example that can be used by other companies.
Author: Bosch
Date: 2011
Pages: 48
- India: First Training Programme for Plumbers of ICPCI-
It turned out that the fast-growing market for solar water heating systems in India required more installers who could fulfil its particular requirements than had been available. Bearing this in mind, the International Copper Promotion Council of India (ICPCI) organised its first training programme for installers in Pune in the last week of March 2011. The 24 trainees expressed their satisfaction with the 6-day course and offered manufacturers their first installations just a few weeks later.
Photo: Jaideep Malaviya
- Tunisia: First Steps towards introducing Qualisol and Solar Keymark -
Quality label for installers: By adapting French installer certification Qualisol, Tunisia's market development project Prosol has already entered “the 3rd Dimension” of quality control since its launch in 2005. Training is provided by the National Chamber of Renewable Energies (CNSEnR) after which installers will have to pass an exam to use the label in shop windows, ads, offers and invoices. Tunisia is a perfect example of quality-oriented solar thermal market development. - Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians in California (2010)-
This is a California Occupational Guide produced and published by the The California Employment Development Department - Labor Market Information Division with a grant from the United States Department of Labor. It provides potential solar thermal installers and technicians on what a career in solar thermal installation would be like.
- Germany: International Training Seminar Solar Process Heat in Munich-
While solar heat for domestic and service applications shows increasing market shares across Europe, solar process heat seems still very much in its infancy. In principle, the potential is enormous: About 30% of the total industrial heat demand requires temperature levels below 100°C, which can be met by commercially available solar thermal collectors. The international training seminar Solar Process Heat, which takes place as an official side event of the Intersolar Europe in Munich on 9 June 2011, will offer information and know-how on solar thermal system design for solar process heat installations.
Source: www.solar-process-heat.eu- Installing Solar Water and Pool Heating Systems (2005)-
This document was created by the Technical Committee of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. It offers a wide-ranging task breakdown of essential installation practices for contractors working on installing solar thermal systems for pools and indoor water heating.
- RETScreen Software Solar Water Heating Workshop (2008)-
This presentation was created by National Grid, an energy service company in the northeastern United States. It was used to present at Solar Boston, a conference on solar energy in Boston, in a workshop on how to use RETScreen energy analysis software.
The presentation examines why solar thermal water heating makes sense based off the findings of a RETScreen analysis.
- Skills for Work Energy Course: Energy: Domestic Solar Hot Water Systems (2008)-
This is an example of a document outlining the main features of a training course for domestic solar hot water systems. It includes the main outcomes, the work plan of the course, as well as employability skills which are developed throughout the course.
- The Solar Thermal Option: Meeting California’s Electricity Needs While Addressing the Global Warming Crisis (2007)-
This presentation was created by Yes on 7, an advocacy group in California that campaigned in 2007 for the passage of Proposition 7, a ballot initiative that would have required utilities in California to meet certain renewable energy production standards.
- Design Process and Construction of a Solar Water Heater Operating by Thermosiphon (2006)-
This article, written by engineers from the Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira in Colombia, presents the design process and construction of a solar water heating collector for domestic consumption, operating by thermosiphon. The processes explained in this article are based on the Colombian technical standards NTC 4368 and the NTC 2461. The article details the mathematical design, selection of materials and process construction.
- Algeria: Roll-out of the first Phase of Subsidy Programme ALSOL-
The Algerian solar water heating programme ALSOL went into its first pilot phase. 400 residential systems with a 200 litre storage tank have been subsidised at around 45 % of the investment costs, capped at Algerian Dinar (DZD) 110,000. The licenses for installing the 400 subsidised systems were distributed among 15 solar thermal system suppliers in January. Largely, those thermosiphon systems consist of 1 collector, as can be seen on the photo on the left.
Photo: SCET Energie- Dominican Republic: Purchase Agreement between Sunmaxx and Retecsa-
Installation company Retecsa from the Dominican Republic and US-American system supplier Sunmaxx have entered into a purchase agreement. Part of this new cooperation was a 4-day training in January by Sunmaxx instructor Todd Paternoster at the Retecsa company site in Santiago. Besides technical issues, the training answered questions about the advantages and energy savings of renewable energy systems, as well as how to use specialised software to design larger solar thermal projects. Photo: Sunmaxx - Solar Pool & Spa Heating (2010) -
This is an example of a general information brochure about solar heating of pools and spas, produced by the company SunMaxx Solar. The publication provides an overview of the product, including how to choose your collectors, the limitations one may find (in terms of weather conditions, size, etc), the design and the layout of system components, among other details about this technology.
Author: SunMaxx Solar
Date: 2010
Pages: 6
- Solar Water Heating Systems - Santa Monica (2007)-
This presentation was created for Solar Santa Monica, a local government initiative by the city of Santa Monica, California that advocates for the use of solar energy. This presentation was used to familiarize Solar Santa Monica members on how solar thermal works and why they should advocate for it alongside solar electricity technologies.
- A Guide to Selecting and Installing a Solar Hot Water Heater (2007)-
This manual was written by Dan Gretsch, P.E., and was published by SolarHot, a renewable energy manufacturing company where Gretsch is VP of Engineering. It provides information for consumers on how to select and install a solar thermal water heater in their home.
- Solar Water Heating Systems (2006)-
This fact sheet was created by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). It provides information for home and business owners in Maryland on solar thermal water heating systems.
The fact sheet begins by covering what a solar thermal water heating system typically is and looks like. From there, it delves into more detail on the differences between flat-plate collectors and evacuated-tube collectors; while recommending evacuated-tube collectors because of their higher efficiency and ability to reach hotter temperatures than flat-plate collectors.
- Progress Energy’s Solar Water Heating Program (2008)-
This presentation was created by Progress Energy, an energy company in the Carolinas and Florida. It provides information on their solar water heating programs targeted at residential customers and schools.
For consumers in a residential area, Progress Energy offers many incentives. If the customer buys EnergyWise equipment for the whole electric, heating, and cooling system of their home, they will receive free installation, and an upfront $450 rebate. There is also a $200 rebate for customers in Orange County, Florida; and a possible $2,000 Federal tax credit.
- Central Solar Power: The Climate Connection (2008)-
This presentation was created by David Berry of Western Resource Advocates (WRA), a non-profit environmental law and policy organization. It provides information on climbing CO2 levels in the atmosphere, how this will affect the future climate of the American Southwest, and the role solar thermal can play in moderating rising greenhouse gas emissions.
- Caleffi Solar: Solar Thermal Water Heating (2008)-
This presentation was created by Caleffi Solar, a solar water heating company. It provides information on how solar thermal water heating systems work and the various components that make up a system.
- U.S. Solar Market Trends 2009 (2010)-
This report was written by Larry Sherwood for the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. It provides information on new solar installations in the US in 2009.
The report examines and analyses the market for various solar energy technologies by state. It focuses on PV, solar thermal heating, and concentrated solar power.
- OSEA CanSIA Solar Thermal Community Action Manual (2008)-
This homeowner’s guide was created by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA), and the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA). It provides information for people living in Canada on how to deploy residential and local solar thermal applications in their communities. It provides insight on how to use local solar thermal organizations to help spread solar thermal, how to obtain public financing for such projects, and an introduction on how to install equipment.
- Solar Thermal Energy Manual (2006)-
This manual was produced by IDEA (Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía) the Spanish Institute for Energy. The manual provides detailed background information on solar thermal, the existing technologies, development in Spain and in Europe, how to use it, which products exist, which applications, advantages, legislation in Spain, etc. The manual is a great example of awareness raising documents that can be released to increase knowledge about new and renewable energies.
- Solar Water Heating in 2009-
This fact sheet was created by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), which is a solar energy industry trade association in the United States. It provides information on solar water heating in industrial, residential, and commercial applications.
- Explaining Solar Thermal to the Public- This video informs potential solar thermal customers of the simplicity of a solar thermal system; an ideal tool to explain how solar thermal saves the public money.
- Solar Thermal Energy Programme (2007)-
This brochure was prepared by the company Ducasa to showcase their products and explain the advantages of using solar thermal systems and technologies. The document is a good example of a commercial brochure. It also has an education purpose as it explains the various equipments, their components and their purpose and how they work.
Author: Ducasa Date: 2007 Pages: 44 Original Source Link
- Solar Thermal Energy in Argentina (2009)-
This report has been arranged by the TECH4DCM project which is financed by the European Union (EU) FP6 (Sixth Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development). This EU Project focuses on promoting solar thermal energy and is being carried out in five countries; Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru. The project’s primary goal is the promotion of renewable and efficient energy technologies, paying special attention to overcoming technological barriers
- Solar Thermal Power: The Science and Technology of Solar Thermal Power in Africa (2009)-
This article was written by Daniel Schäfer, who is a researcher in the fields of Physics and Mathematics at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen in Germany. It provides information on the possibilities surrounding solar thermal energy in North Africa.
- Active Solar Thermal Energy (2006)-
This fact sheet was created by the Canadian Solar Industries Association. Its focus is on active solar energy and its growing industry in Canada.
- TREE seminar on financing Projects in Abu Dhabi and South Africa-
The three speakers for the two-day workshop in Abu Dhabi (from left): Riadh Bhar (Ecofys Germany), Uli Jakob (Solem Consulting) and Rainer Schmidt (TST-C Thomas Schmidt Consultants GmbH) had extensive discussions with the participants about project design and financing of renewable energy systems in the field of solar cooling, solar process heat, photovoltaics and energy efficiency in buildings.
Photo: Solem Consulting- Solar Power – Thermal Route Issues and Challenges for India (2009)-
This presentation was created by the Indian National Academy of Engineering. It provides information on the engineering issues associated with deploying solar thermal technology for widespread use in India.
- USA: Iron Workers International Union launches Solarwall Training Programme-
North America’s iron workers gain knowledge in green technology: In October, the International Iron Workers Union announced that it has developed the first Solarwall installer training programme for their members. The certified solar air heating training programme covers commercial and industrial applications.
Photo: Conserval- Solar Water Heater Supply Chain Market Analysis: Study for the City of Milwaukee (2010)-
This presentation was created by Navigant Consulting for the City of Milwaukee. It provides information on the global and domestic solar water heater markets and offers advice on how to develop a solar water heater manufacturing base in Milwaukee.
- EINSTEIN: Expert System for the Intelligent Use of Solar Thermal in the Industrial Sector- Using solar heating for industrial processes is still far away from being a standardised solution. Any industrial process has to be analysed and individual solutions have to be developed. To simplify this approach, a European Consortium developed EINSTEIN, a software tool which works out an energy efficient solution for the production process, based on renewable energy sources. This project is financed by Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) and coordinated by the Austrian research institute Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH.
- Study Guide for Solar Water and Pool Heating System Installers-
This report is issued by The Florida Solar Energy Center and Energy Conservation Services as part of the Certified Solar Thermal Installer™ Certification Program, NABCEP.
The study guide provides a holistic overview of key aspects that any installer of solar thermal should be aware of. The report looks at twelve aspects in particular:
- Solar Pumping Station. Installation and Servicing Instructions (2009)-
This manual, provided by Bosch, contains important information for the safe and correct installation and maintenance of solar pumping station with external controller. These instructions are designed for a solar installer, with technical training and experience on solar thermal systems and hot water installations. This detailed manual includes sections on safety instructions, regulations, commissioning, maintenance, inspection and possible faults of the system.
- AEE INTEC: Applications for Solar Thermal Systems (2005)-
This fact sheet was created by AEE INTEC, the Institute for Sustainable Technologies in Austria. It provides information on the various ways solar thermal systems can be set up for water heating purposes in a variety of settings.
- Solar Thermal Power 2020: Exploiting the Heat from the Sun to Combat Climate Change (2003)-
This study is a product of a partnership between the European Solar Thermal Industry Association (today's ESTELA) and Greenpeace. It provides information on the current state of solar thermal technology, and develops a scenario for where the solar thermal market could be by the year 2020.
- 2nd CSP Training series : solar resource, solar desalination and market figures-
By Fernando Nuno / Published on Fri, 2010-08-06 11:03Further reading - The South African Water Heating Industry (2011)-
