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    This document provides an overview of solar water heating systems. It begins with an introduction to the relevance of solar thermal systems for reducing fossil fuel usage and transitioning to renewable energy. It then defines common solar thermal terms and describes different types of solar water heating systems for residential and commercial use. The document discusses the economics of solar water and photovoltaic systems, noting that solar water heating can provide up to 80% savings on gas bills. It emphasizes that combining solar thermal and solar electric solutions provides the greatest long-term cost effectiveness and energy independence.

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    This document provides an overview of solar water heating systems. It begins with an introduction to the relevance of solar thermal systems for reducing fossil fuel usage and transitioning to renewable energy. It then defines common solar thermal terms and describes different types of solar water heating systems for residential and commercial use. The document discusses the economics of solar water and photovoltaic systems, noting that solar water heating can provide up to 80% savings on gas bills. It emphasizes that combining solar thermal and solar electric solutions provides the greatest long-term cost effectiveness and energy independence.

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    Solar Water Heating Systems

    Stuart Cooley Energy Efficiency Engineer Energy and Green Building Programs December 9, 2007

    Acknowledgement
    Kineo Design Group LLC http://www.kineodesign.com/ 2550 9th Street, Suite 204B Berkeley, CA 94710 Josh Plaisted - President phone: 510.459.7970

    Acknowledgement
    Solar Energy Resource Guide 6th edition, 2005 (published annually) www.norcalsolar.com PO Box 5203 San Jose CA 95150-5203

    Agenda
    Introduction
    Relevance to Solar Santa Monica Program Relevance to you

    Solar Thermal basics / glossary Solar Water Heating System Types


    Residential Commercial

    Economics of Solar Water Heating Systems Economics of Solar Photovoltaic Systems

    Relevance to Solar Santa Monica Program


    Global Climate Change is driving our need to reduce fossil fuels
    Natural Gas used to be considered clean Few other thermal alternatives

    Solar Santa Monica inspired by electric potential but ultimately, it will require both solar thermal and solar electric to make a difference

    Prevalence in Santa Monica

    Solar thermal is a big deal

    Relevance to You
    You pay electric AND gas bills Gas price volatility is high

    Youve heard of PEAK Oil

    Get ready for Peak Gas

    Get ready for Peak Gas


    Florida's Crude Oil Production Since 1970
    50 45

    40

    35 Million Barrels per Year

    30

    25

    20

    15

    10

    Corkscrew Raccoon Point Oil and Gas Fields: Lehigh Park Bear Island Lake Trafford Mid- Felda West Felda Sunoco Felda Sunniland McLellan Blackjack Creek Jay Field

    0 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

    Year

    Get ready for Peak Gas

    Solar Thermal Basics


    Solar Thermal vs. Solar Electric Importance of Source Energy vs. Site Energy Not all energy is created equal
    Light Electricity Thermal

    Terms to know
    Thermal = related to heat (and cold) Therms = 100,000 Btu Btu = British Thermal Unit = heat of one match Btu =Amount of energy to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit

    Solar Hot Water System Types


    ICS Integral Collector Storage Thermosiphon Active Solar HW Systems
    Flat Plate Collector Evacuated Tube Pool

    Direct vs. Indirect Systems

    ICS Integral Collector Storage

    Thermosiphon

    Active Solar HW Systems Flat Plate Collector

    Active Solar HW Systems Evacuated Tube Collector

    Active Solar HW Systems Pool Collector

    Direct vs. Indirect Systems


    Indirect heating means what passes through collectors does not pass through the end-use
    Glycol systems for freeze protection Water quality preserved; easier maintenance

    Direct vs. Indirect

    Solar Water Heating Sizing Residential


    40 sq. ft. per person 1.5 x collector square feet is storage size in gallons Cost is $3,000 to $6,000 per person or $2,000 per unit (multi-family) Unlike solar electric will unlikely bring your bill to zero. Design for 80%. Savings: 80% of gas used for water heating (NOT of bill gas has other uses)

    Solar Economics: Part 1


    Savings = Therms saved per year (produced) X cost per therm ($1.00 to $1.50 per therm, and volatile with season) No worries of time of use Season of use is important

    Gas Price Volatility

    Solar Economics: Part II


    No rebates (yet!) Solar Tax Credit is available $2,000 max Commercial tax credit 30% !!! Savings depend on cost of gas

    Super Solar
    Q: What solar do I get? A: Both! Cost effective over long term Rebates make it better Either way, do your homework.

    It is best to start early before prices increase

    ThankYou
    Stuart Cooley 310-458-2238 [email protected]

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