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Notes on home-type solar hot water economics

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6951256
Some things to consider before buying a solar hot water system is first discussed. Approximate savings in energy costs for a family of four with a solar hot water system are given. Buying a solar hot water system with money taken out of a savings account and with money borrowed on a bank card is next discussed. Finally, some comments are given on tracking parabolic through solar collectors vs flat plate collectors for residential systems.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
6951256
Report Number(s):
PNL-SA-11898; CONF-840155-1; ON: DE84010680
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English