Pool Heating

This document was prepared by Steven Forrester for DMA Engineering and discusses the problems with Geothermal (Ground Source Heat Pumps) and offers a solution. Use solar thermal in correlation with geothermal in a hybrid model.

The advantages of a hybrid model are that both systems are renewable energy systems, both do not use fossil fuels at the point of use, and there is outstanding synergy between the two technologies maximizing efficiency during summer and winter seasons.

This report was prepared in 2003 by Rob McMonagle for the Canadian Solar Industries Association.

The document describes the specific challenges that the solar industry in Canada faces and also argues against many common myths associated with solar energy. Several charts also show that Canada has more solar energy than many countries that are currently worldwide solar leaders. Several charts provide a cost/energy breakdown for various uses of solar thermal power and solar pool heating is explained in further detail.

This report was prepared by the Canadian Solar Industries Association and provides a basic overview of solar pool heating systems specific to Canada.

Benefits of using solar pool heating systems are explained in the report as well as advantages of solar vs. gas heaters and heat pumps.

The document gives five reasons why Canadians should use solar heating; Solar saves on pool heating costs, solar extends your swimming season, solar equipment is durable, solar requires less maintenance and solar energy is good for the environment.

This document was prepared by the North Carolina Solar Center (NCSC) and explains the rationale and basic benefits and components of solar pool heating systems.

This presentation was created by Sterling Planet in 2007. This presentation covers several aspects of solar thermal technology including system types, job creation, market growth, different applications, and the outlook of solar thermal energy in the future.

This PowerPoint was developed by KeySpan in 2008. It covers why they promote solar thermal water heating in the Northeast, applications, market barriers and a forecast for the future.

The presentation introduces the different solar thermal programs that KeySpan offers including domestic hot water, pool heating, space heating, process hot water and solar assisted cooling. It also mentions the different applications where all this solar thermal energy can be used and what type of savings will be seen.

This document was prepared by Thermo Dynamics Ltd. in 2007. Thermo Dynamics designs, manufactures and installs solar pool heating systems.

They describe two types of solar pool heating systems — open loop and closed loop — and the flat plate collectors that are used in the system. Typically, open loop systems are for seasonal outdoor pools, while closed loop systems are used for year-round indoor pool heating. The closed loop system requires the installation of a heat exchanger and additional circulators.

This report was from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Annual Meeting in October, 2009. The report is broken down to cover state incentives & policy trends, solar installation trends, net metering & interconnection updates & trends, and workforce development and training.

A training day in Randburg: SEG Solar Energy, the newly founded solar system provider in South Africa, provides trainings and free marketing for its dealers and plumbers.
Photo: SEG Solar Energy

This report was prepared by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) in 2007. It gives an overview on the status of all solar energy and the future of it in the US.