Abstract:The use of solar energy at the building scale today presents two viable options: grid-tied photovoltaic systems, and thermal systems utilizing absorption or adsorption cycles for cooling. The economic viability of either option is presently commensurate, however, specifically for the case of thermal systems, there is a major caveat, namely that the system must truly save energy, and must be reliable over its typical expected lifetime. While the basic design of a solar thermal system is relatively simple, there… Show more
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