Potential for solar industrial process heat in New York State

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5688828

Strnisa, F V; Cole, W J

An initial evaluation of the economic potential of solar industrial process heat applications in New York State has been performed. Information was developed concerning: (1) New York State process industry characteristics; (2) regional solar insolation; (3) solar collector performance and cost; and (4) estimated future regional fuel prices. This information was used to predict the future economic New York State industrial solar market as a function of estimated future fuel prices, industry rate of return requirements and various government incentives. To evaluate the attitudes of New York firms toward solar for process heat, a survey, followed by site visits, of potential industrial users in the state was performed. As a result of this effort, insight was gained into industrial manager's assessment of the risk and payback requirements for an investment in a solar system to provide process heat. This information was very helpful in assessing the future penetration of solar for industrial uses over the next period (1981 to 2000).

• Research Organization: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York
• OSTI ID: 5688828
• Report Number(s): CONF-810509-(Vol.1)
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4.1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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