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• Solar Thermal Power (2007)-

  This brochure was created by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). It quickly explains how solar thermal water heating works, the necessity of essential tax credits to the industry, some of the key technology in the systems, and how certification works.

• Solar Water Heater (2010)-

  This report was written by Jean Cariou of the Global Energy Network Institute. It is a comprehensive study of the technology, the economics, and the feasibility of large scale solar thermal installations.

• Solar Thermal Energy Solutions (2008)-

  This report was written by Chamomile Nusz of the Artha Sustainable Living Center. The report presents a comprehensive overview of solar thermal technology and of the solar thermal industry.

• Solar Thermal Roof Tile Heating Systems (2011)-

  This document was created by American Solar, and it provides information on their innovative solar thermal air heating and water heating roofing systems.

• Optimizing Solar Thermal Performance with Data loggers (2009)-

  This white paper from Onset Computer Corporation explains how consumers, engineers, installers and technicians can take advantage of data loggers to make sure their solar thermal systems are running at peak performance.

• NJ Green Building Manual - Solar Thermal Systems (2011)-

  This excerpt from the New Jersey Green Building Manual focuses on solar thermal water heating systems. It was published by Rutgers University, and includes information on the costs and benefits of solar thermal systems.

• Information Guide: Solar Hot Water Basics (2009)-

  This information guide was published by the solar energy company Sunmaxx. It provides information on different solar thermal systems, technology, and their various applications.

• Solar Thermal Fact Sheet for Domestic Hot Water Systems (2009)-

  This fact sheet covers the essentials of solar thermal hot water heating systems used in residential settings. It was created by Green Energy Ohio.

  According to the Department of Energy, there are currently over 1 million installed solar thermal water heating systems in the US. Germany has a greater amount of solar production than the US, even though the US has greater solar potential. The fact sheet ends by describing for Ohioans how solar thermal should be optimally installed, what the essential parts are, and the things to look for in maintenance and repair.

• Analyzing the Design and Performance of a Retrofit Solar Thermal Combination DHW and Space Heating System (2010)-

  This paper comes from James Dontie of Gustavus Adolphus College. It reports on an analysis of a solar thermal combination domestic hot water and space heating system which was retrofitted into a residence in Minnesota.

• Making Solar Simple (2009)-

  This presentation was created by the Sierra Club. It covers a number of topics relating to solar thermal, including where in the US is there the best conditions, applications, designs, and the technology that goes into specific solar thermal projects.

• 8 Things to Know About Solar Water Heating (2011)-

  This fact sheet was created by the solar energy company Aztec Solar. It provides some fast facts on solar thermal technology for domestic water heating. This document answers some common consumer questions about solar thermal water heating.

• Solar Thermal Fact Sheet - Harvard Green Campus Initiative (2008)-

  This fact sheet was created by the Harvard Green Campus Initiative. It details and explains what solar thermal technology is and how it can be used for water heating, particularly in a climate similar to that of Harvard’s.

• 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.

• SHELD Solar Thermal Rebate Program (2011)-

  This brochure was created by The Home Energy Loss Prevention Service (HELPS), which provides energy assessment services to Massachusetts customers of The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC). It details the objectives and design of the South Hadley Electric Light Department (SHELD) solar thermal rebate program, which was created by the Massachusetts town of South Hadley. More information on solar thermal incentives can be found here.

• San Francisco Solar Water-Heated Homes and Organizations (2009)-

  This brochure was created by San Francisco Environment, which is a department of the City and County of San Francisco. It presents two case studies of successful solar thermal water heating installations in San Francisco.

• Solar Thermal Collectors and Thermal Storage (2009)-

  This presentation was created by Dr. Cynthia A. Cruickshank of Carleton University, and was first presented at the “Montreal Ph.D. Summer Workshop on Net-Zero Energy Solar Buildings: Theory, Modeling and Design”. The presentation focuses on applications of solar thermal, collectors, and storage systems.

• Solar Water Heating (2011)-

  This brochure is from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). It covers the basics of solar thermal hot water heating technology.

• Belo Horizonte's Steps Towards a New Solar Energy Legislation (2010)-

  This case study was written by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. It focuses on the city of Belo Horizonte, which is the capital of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, and recaps their experience in passing a solar thermal hot water heating system mandate for their city.

• Monitoring and Modeling Hot Water Consumption in Hotels for Solar Thermal Water Heating System Optimization (2011)-

  This thesis paper was written by Eric Joseph Urban at Appalachian State University. It concerns how to properly model hot water consumption in hotel lodgings in order to accurately optimize solar thermal installations.

• Solar Heating with Seasonal Storage Canadian Activities (2011)-

  This report was created by the Canadian energy research institute CanMET Energy. It is a case study of the Drake Landing Solar Community, and the solar thermal seasonal heat storage system that was tested there.

• Overview of Solar Thermal (2011)-

  This presentation from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, discusses solar thermal energy, specifically how it pertains to the US and its potential in the future. The presentation starts with the science behind solar energy and then delves into graphs and charts that demonstrate its potential in the market and where it fits in the broader scope of the US’ energy demands.

• Optimum Designs for Solar Water Heating Equipment for the Single Family Home (2010)-

  This report was written by Francis de Winter of Francis de Winter & Associates, and explains an improved design for solar thermal hot water heating in single family homes. It was presented at the Latin American solar energy trade show, Conferencia Latino Americana de Energía Solar.

• Solar Thermal Collectors (2008)-

  This brochure was created by Cedar Mountain Solar Systems. It explains four different types of collectors for solar thermal hot water and heating systems.

• Heat Transfer Performance of a Dual-Chamber Finned Solar Absorber (2011) -

  This paper is from Deborah A. Sunter and Van P. Carey of the University of California, Berkeley. It hypothesizes and then tests with a case study the benefits of a dual-chamber solar absorber in thermal heating applications.

• Solar Thermal Collector System (2011)-

  This diagram was produced by the Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative. It is intended to raise awareness of solar thermal systems throughout New Hampshire and promote their inherent benefits.

• Solar Heat Worldwide. Markets and Contribution to the Energy Supply (2011)-

  This report was prepared within the framework of the Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (SHC) of the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an update of the one issued in 2009. The report documents the solar thermal capacity installed in the important markets worldwide and its contribution in terms of supply of energy and CO2 emissions reduction. Documented collectors comprise unglazed collectors, glazed flat-plate and evacuated tube collectors with water as the energy carrier, as well as glazed and unglazed air collectors.

• Solar Hot Water Heating Systems (2010)-

  This presentation was created by Pete Shoemaker of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). It covers the current state of the solar thermal industry, some of the basic science behind solar thermal heating, and analyzes a few examples of solar thermal heating in action.

• 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 Water Heaters (2006)-

  This is a fact sheet on solar thermal water heating from the Texas State Energy Conservation Office. It explains the different types of solar water heater systems and how they work.

  Passive systems require no moving parts as compared to active systems which do. This makes them simpler to maintain but less efficient. Active systems come in both direct and indirect; direct being the more efficient but often suffering from mineral deposits called scaling. At the bottom of the fact sheet is a list of resources with further and more detailed information.

• Rooftop Micro-Concentrators (2011)-

  This is an evaluation of a rooftop micro-concentrated solar thermal power system installed in Santa Barbara, California. The presentation was developed by the energy company Chromasun and was first delivered at the Solar Power International 2011 conference.

• A Guide to Buying Solar Water Heating (2009)-

  Because of the climatic conditions of New Zealand and the positive impact of solar water heating technologies the country’s authorities encourage the use of this type of installations. This resulted in the issuing of a free guide by the country’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA).

• DESERTEC: Clean Power from Deserts. The Global Challenge of Energy, Water and Climate Security (2008)-

  This presentation was done by Dr. Gerhard Knies, DESERTEC Project Promotor for The Club of Rome and co-ordinator of TREC, during the Euromed Solar Workshop on EU-MENA Cooperation on Solar Power, held in Jordan.

• Present and Future: Solar Thermal in the US (2009)-

  This presentation analyzes the state of the solar thermal market in the US in 2008. It was first presented at the 2009 Solar Thermal Roadmap Symposium hosted by the Solar Energy Industries Association.

• Solar Thermal System Solutions: Powering the Planet – Every Day (2011)-

  This presentation was created by ergSol a “U.S. based provider of complete and customized solar thermal system solutions”. The presentation looks at market potential, applications and technologies of solar thermal.

• Solar Thermal System Solutions: Powering the Planet – Every Day (2011)-

  This presentation was created by ergSol a “U.S. based provider of complete and customized solar thermal system solutions”. The presentation looks at market potential, applications and technologies of solar thermal.

• Extend Energy Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems Fact Sheet (2008)-

  This document is a fact sheet created by Extend Energy, a renewable energy company based in North Carolina. It displays the basic components of a solar thermal hot water installation.

  On the document is a diagram of a solar thermal hot water system. The various components such as the collectors and tanks are labeled. Bullet points below details how solar energy is captured by the system and then used to heat the water which is then distributed throughout the building.

  Author: Extend Energy, LLC

  Date: 2008

• Zero Emission Collector Factory in Germany-

  Inauguration of the new flat plate collector factory of Wagner & Co. in Kirchhain, Germany Photo: Wagner & Co

• 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.

• Advanced Power Supply Team - Solar Thermal Collector Manufacturing Activities (2010)-

  This report was created by the staff of the Advanced Power Supply Team in US Department of Energy (DOE). It reports on the solar thermal collector manufacturing industry in 2009, illustrated with charts and tables. This report corresponds with the Renewable Energy Annual report of the (DOE).

• Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Program (2010)-

  This factsheet comes from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. It provides information on the Commonwealth Solar Hot Water Program, and is targeted at residents and homeowners in Massachusetts.

  Massachusetts has a rebate program for those who install a solar hot water heating system in their residence. The fact sheet provides basic information on how solar thermal works, what size system a consumer will need and what the costs and benefits are. From there, the fact sheet then explains how to partake in the program.

• Green Energy Ohio: Solar Thermal (2003)-

  This brochure was created by Green Energy Ohio, the Ohio Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. It provides educational information on solar thermal technology and its benefits.

• EnerWorks Residential Solar Water-Heating (2005)-

  This brochure was created by the solar energy company EnerWorks. It exemplifies the consumer- orientated business approach to solar thermal water heating systems for residential use.

  EnerWorks is a Canadian solar energy company. Their brochure highlights the many domestic uses of solar thermal heated water: showering, washing dishes, doing the laundry, washing hands. Also, the brochure touts potential savings and the reduction in carbon emissions associated with solar thermal systems.

• 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.

• USA: Strategic Partnership between Tank and Collector Manufacturer-

  Start of a new cooperation: Bill Vallett, Jr., President of Lochinvar (left) and Robin Welling, Managing Director of Tisun, presented their new brand Lochinvar/Tisun at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, in spring this year.
  Photo: Tisun

• Manufacturer Founds Air Collector Association SAHWIA-

  Air collector companies exist very much in the shadows of the manufacturers of water collectors. Therefore a Solar Air Heating World Industry Association (SAHWIA) is necessary. But not all manufacturers are pleased with the procedure that lead to the association’s founding. Photo: Solarwall

• Neuma Solar: 30 % More Absorber Surface within a Collector- Super solid: The Austrian manufacturer Neuma Solar presented the new collector Goliath Deluxe which can stand heavy snow loads. Photo: Neuma Solar