Solar water heating systems can provide between 40 - 60% of annual domestic hot water in northern latitudes, more in southern latitudes. Systems can be integrated with the existing water heating system - electricity, gas, oil, wood fuel. Solar-assisted central heating systems can provide space heating and solar thermal technology can also be used to cool buildings. Swimming pool systems extend the period of use of pools, even in hot climates.
The following books cover various aspects of solar thermal technology. Some are introductory texts while others are professional text books. Some free useful downloads in pdf format can be found at the bottom of this page.
SOLAR DOMESTIC WATER HEATING - a new publication in the Earthscan Expert series. Covers how it works, different types of systems, types of collectors - both flate plate und evacuated tubes, types of storage tanks and other accessories, system layouts, systen design and economic aspects, fully illustrated, published 2010, 192 pages, £34.95.
PLANNING & INSTALLING SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS is a guide/text book for professional installers, architects and engineers. Covers most aspects of the subject. A4, full colour, 280 pages, £95.00.
Video on solar thermal in Denmark and Spain from Sustainable Energy Europe. Features the biggest plant in Europe (7 min.)
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Some informative downloads on solar water heating:
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There are different types of solar water heating collectors, such as evacuated tubes from Thermomax (above) or flat plate collectors from Filsol (below)
