Integrating Solar Heaters with Building Energy Systems : A Simulation Study

Abstract

This paper looks at the topic of high-tech solar water heating systems being incorporated into existing building energy infrastructure. Hybrid systems that use solar water heating in conjunction with other renewable energy sources are also discussed, as are technical developments in collector designs, the use of cutting-edge control and monitoring systems, and the like. Reduced carbon emissions and optimized resource utilization are only two of the environmental advantages highlighted in the report. It also emphasizes the need of precise system sizing and regional life cycle assessments (LCAs) in achieving maximum energy efficiency. The paper highlights knowledge gaps in the areas of performance analysis, localized environmental impact studies, integration difficulties, and economic assessments. By filling up these spaces, it hopes to promote more eco-friendly and economical construction methods. Sustainable construction, energy savings, less of an influence on the environment, and new innovations in solar water heating are some of the terms that come to mind.