Cost effective solar hot water system for Econo-Travel Motor Hotel located at Richmond, Virginia. Final report

Technical Report · Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5515473· OSTI ID:5515473

The final report is presented of a cost effective solar hot water heating system installed on the Econo-Travel Motor Hotel at 5408 Williamsburg Road, Richmond, Virginia. The description of the system is given along with the final cost breakdown, expected performance data and expected payback time for the installed system is estimated to be approximately five (5) years instead of the 6.65 years estimated for the proposal. The additional savings is due to the reduction in the peak demand charge since the electric hot water heaters are not required to operate at the same time each morning as the dryers used for the laundry. The success of the system will be determined by the reduction in the utility cost and reduced use of our fossil fuels. The results shown in the hotel's monthly electricity bills indicate that this goal has been accomplished.

• Research Organization: Solar Systems of Virginia, Inc., Hampton (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EM-78-G-02-4664
• OSTI ID: 5515473
• Report Number(s): COO-4664-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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