solar installations

The New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) and Building Research commissioned BRANZ to undertake an independent research study on the quality of solar water heaters in New Zealand, in terms of installation quality, energy performance and durability.

Conclusions of the study point out that in terms of quality, the systems analysed are very diverse, which denotes that there is still some issues in the application of standard practices.

This manual (Solar Butler 1.1) was written by Butler Sun Solutions in 2009. The installation manual takes you step-by-step through the installation process. Solar Butler includes the new pump box, the anti-scald valve heat trap, and the Do’s and Don’ts of solar installation (common pitfalls for new installers). The manual includes photos for all the steps, proper equipment used and ensures that the manual is used to install a solar domestic hot water system that meets all SRCC minimum requirements.

This presentation provided by Austria Solar in 2007 offers relevant information about the Austrian solar thermal market, its evolution, the existing subsidies, publicity campaigns, training courses, together with the key figures that proof the remarkable development it has achieved in the last years.

This report was submitted by the World Energy Council in 2007. It describes the different instruments used to promote the diffusion of solar panels for heating water. The measures include economic incentives, regulations and strategies to improve the quality of equipment and installations through the use of technical standards and quality labels.
The report includes case studies to show as a cross-section of programmes set up in industrialized and developing countries. The case studies include the following countries: Austria, China, India, Mexico, Spain, and Tunisia.

This document from 1999 was prepared by Peter Caradonna, LEED Accredited Professional and Chair of the US Green Building Council. It goes over the basics of governing construction, installation, alteration, and repair of solar systems. It also shows a series of images of solar systems in architecture. A full list of residential building codes for solar thermal technology can be found below.

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