Planning and Installing Solar Thermal Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers (Spiral-bound)

~ German Solar Energy Society (DGS) (Author)

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Product Description

* Adapted from the successful German edition, which has sold over 7,000 copies
* Offers comprehensive guidance for professionals who wish to install solar thermal technology; in full color throughout
* Includes details on how to market solar thermal technologies, a review of relevant simulation tools and data on selected regional, national, and international renewable energy support programs
Solar thermal systems available today offer efficiency and reliability. They can be applied in different conditions to meet space- and water-heating requirements in the residential, commercial, and industrial building sectors. The potential for this technology and the associated environmental benefits are significant. This book offers clear guidance on planning and installing a solar thermal system, crucial to the successful uptake of this technology. Every subject necessary for successful project implementation is included.
Beginning with resource assessment and an outline of core components, this guide details solar thermal system design, installation, operation, and maintenance for single households, large systems, swimming pool heaters, solar air, and solar cooling applications.

About the Author

German Solar Energy Society (DGS) is the German section of the International Solar Energy Society.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 280 pages
• Publisher: Earthscan Publications Ltd. (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844071251
• ISBN-13: 978-1844071258
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #247,578 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The bible, April 10, 2007

By	Aron Cromwell - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are a designer or installer of Solar Hot Water and Heating-
Buy this book. I know its expensive, but it is worth it!
Nothing I have seen from the US is even close.

One small draw back is that you will have to convert from metric.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You should have it!!, July 2, 2008

By	Misha (Orange County, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book immediately after was published. It's a great reference book and very good introduction to solar heating systems. What I liked the most is how the book is set up. It gives you brief overview what the solar energy is, hot it works, and it explains difference between solar panels, what efficiency and solar fraction of solar panels is. And not only that... it tells you about system components, how to design residential systems, large scale systems and way more. As a technical manager for large thermal solar company I always recommend this book to my new team mates.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not really for the general USA reader .. all SI units., October 19, 2009

By	Steven Leighton (Monterrey, Mexico) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a very good book for the right reader ... unfortunately you need to be familiar and able to use the SI system.

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It goes from simple to complex and domestic to commercial scale with calculations and illustrations. However, the concepts of design and consumption are more suited to the frugal European rather than the average middle class American (no insult intended but American energy consumption is about twice that of a European). Smaller houses, smaller more efficient appliances etc.