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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-10-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/5/10/4110 |