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Novel control systems for solar-assisted systems that reduce electric-utility peak loads. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5351994· OSTI ID:5351994
Water heating, space heating, and space cooling systems with and without solar assistance and with and without off-peak thermal storage were analyzed in Philadelphia, PA, Daytona Beach, FL, and San Diego, CA. Utility costs to serve and homeowners capital investment costs were determined for 1985 and 1995, and total annual costs were compared. Conclusions were drawn as to where and when the novel systems would be economical compared to conventional systems.
Research Organization:
Franklin Research Center, Philadelphia, PA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-77ET20085
OSTI ID:
5351994
Report Number(s):
DOE/ET/20085-T2; F-C-4827; ON: DE82009873
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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