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Economic optimization of low-flow solar domestic hot water plants

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  • Cardinale, N.
  • Piccininni, F.
  • Stefanizzi, P.

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A solar plant for hot-water production was investigated by the dynamic simulation code (TRNSYS). A typical daily home consumption for a 4 persons family was considered. The hot-water demand temperature (53 °C) is controlled by a conventional fuel auxiliary heater and a tempering valve. A heat-exchanger is considered between collector and storage tank. The fluids circulate by pumps activated by photovoltaic panels. This simplifies plant control systems and allows for stand-alone utilization of the plant. Annual energy performance, in terms of solar fraction, was calculated for three Italian localities. The economic viability of such a plant was evaluated with the life cycle savings (LCS) method, considering three conventional fuels (Gas-Oil, LPG and Electricity). Italian Government incentives show an economic viability only in comparison with electrical energy.

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  • Cardinale, N. & Piccininni, F. & Stefanizzi, P., 2003. "Economic optimization of low-flow solar domestic hot water plants," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 28(12), pages 1899-1914.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:28:y:2003:i:12:p:1899-1914
    DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(03)00070-3
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