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• U.S. Solar Market Trends (2011)-

  This report summarizes the economic and installation trends of the US solar energy market in 2010, focusing on solar thermal, concentrated solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic. The report is published annually by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.

• Solar Water Heating is Not New! (2008)-

  This presentation was created by the Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to researching and creating methods for sustainable development. It provides an overview of solar thermal applications as well as select case studies.

• 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

• Thermomax: Premium Solar Hot Water Solutions (2009)-

  This brochure was created by Kingspan Renewables Ltd. It provides information on their line of Thermomax solar thermal kits for domestic and commercial use. It is an example of the growth of the solar thermal industry and its profitability.

• Building America Best Practices Series: Chapter 3-

  This is a chapter from a series on best building practices for energy efficiency that was published by the United States Department of Energy (DOE). This chapter in particular focuses on solar thermal water heating for new home construction.

• USDA Solar Thermal Reference Sheet (2009)-

  This reference sheet comes from the United Stated Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (USDA Rural Development). It lays out the key terms and definitions, system layouts, calculations, cost values and rules of thumb for the installation of solar thermal systems.

  The document defines terms, ideas and concepts such as controllers, collectors and peak sun hours. Various system types are depicted with pictures, graphs and charts. The different calculations are intended to help a self-installer. Also featured are conversion tables and charts of peak sun hours.

• 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.

• 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.

• Solar Hot Water Site Assessment Form - This document is an example of an assessment form for a solar hot water site, detailing the relevant considerations as identified by the Toronto Solar Neighbourhood Initiative. Go to Document
• Renewable Energy in the southern and Eastern Mediterranean Countries Current Situation- This report has been prepared by the Observatoire Méditerranéen de l’Energie (OME) with the support of OME members and partners of the Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development Committee (RESDC). It consists in an update of the previous version carried out by OME with support of the Italian Ministry of Environment and Territory (IMET) in the
• CSI – Thermal Program Energy Division Staff Proposal for Solar Water Heating Program (2008)-

  This proposal is for a Solar Water Heating program, beyond the incentive programs in place currently in California. The goals of this program would cover the following areas: increase installations for reduction in SWH technology costs; address upfront costs with incentives; reward high performing systems and increase growth of market.

• Santa Cruz Solar Financing Initiative (2009)-

  This document explains what the Santa Cruz Solar Financing Initiative is and what the program is about. This program is in development by a joint effort from the city of Santa Cruz and Ecology Action and the purpose is to provide additional financing for installing solar systems.

• Small-scale Solar Thermal Energy and Traditional Buildings (2008)-

  This 2008 guide from English Heritage (the UK Government's Adviser on the Historic Environment within England) looks into the small-scale generation of solar thermal energy. The emphasis of the document lies on the practicalities that need to be taken into account for the installation of the solar thermal collectors on a historic building. It lists the different aspects that have to be taken into consideration in the planning stage (i.e. orientation, shading, wildlife). The guide also sets out the different installation options.

• STSSolar Solar Water Heating System Installation Manual (2007)-

  This is an example of an operation, installation and maintenance manual provided by STS Solar Thermal Systems, a US company. It covers installations using one or two solar thermal systems, solar collectors with a single solar storage tank and also two tank systems that include a solar storage tank and a conventional water heater.

• A Homebuilder’s Guide to Going Solar (2008)-

  This guide helps homebuilders make the decision to go solar for their customers. They discuss the economics and costs of installing a solar thermal or solar electric system to why their customers would prefer a solar hot water heating system.

  When included in a new house, the cost of the system is included in the mortgage, and the monthly payments are small, to make a solar system an easier option to choose for the consumer. There is also a chart showing the cash-flow and savings of different types of solar technology.

• A Guide to Fee-for-Service Solar Water Heating Programs for Caribbean Electric Utilities (2006)-

  This report was prepared by Caribbean Solar Technologies Ltd in 2006. The main objective of this guidebook is to increase knowledge about solar water heating fee-for-service program structures in the Caribbean region. Ultimately, this will help utility companies evaluate and develop profitable solar water heating fee-for-service programs.

  It starts by explaining the different types of solar thermal systems with brief descriptions and charts. It also breaks down two major service-fee programs: sale-of-energy programs and system leasing or rental programs.

• Design Guide – Solar Thermal Systems (2009)-

  Bosch has released this technical guide to help homeowners, installers, engineers and architects with its new solar products. The guide provides descriptions of components, system sizing and piping diagrams. Recommendations for system design, installation and maintenance are also provided.

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