Retrofitting Domestic Hot Water Heaters for Solar Water Heating Systems in Single-Family Houses in a Cold Climate: A Theoretical Analysis

One of the biggest obstacles to economic profitability of solar water heating systems is the investment cost. Retrofitting existing domestic hot water heaters when a new solar hot water system is installed can reduce both the installation and material costs. In this study, retrofitting existing wate...

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Main Authors: Björn Karlsson, Henrik Davidsson, Luis R. Bernardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/5/10/4110