Methodology to determine cost and performance goals for active solar cooling systems

Journal Article · Sun May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3266368· OSTI ID:5424441

Warren, M L; Wahlig, M

The attainment of reasonable market penetration of active solar cooling systems, beginning with introduction of commercial units in the late 1980's and continuing through the 1990's, can be related to meeting certain cost goals for these systems. The cost goals for systems to be installed between 1986 and 2000 are determined using economic and thermal performance analyses of typical residential and commercial active solar cooling systems. These goals are comprised of the payback period, the return on investment, the incremental solar system cost, and the cost-effectiveness. Using the results of systems analyses of representative 3-ton residential absorption cooling/heating systems, the incremental solar system cost goals are calculated for four cities (Fort Worth, Phoenix, Miami, and Washington, D.C.) for different years of purchase. For 25-ton commercial solar Rankine and absorption cooling systems, the incremental cost goals are calculated for three cities (Fort Worth, Phoenix, and Miami). Methods for achieving these cost goals are discussed.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5424441
• Journal Information: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States) Vol. 105:2; ISSN JSEED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
COMMERCIALIZATION
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DESIGN
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
EQUIPMENT
INVESTMENT
MARKETING RESEARCH
PAYBACK PERIOD
PERFORMANCE
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SPACE HVAC SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS