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*[http://scitation.aip.org/eyo/ Journal of Energy Engineering] <br>
*[http://scitation.aip.org/eyo/ Journal of Energy Engineering] <br>
*[http://jrse.aip.org/ Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy] <br>
*[http://jrse.aip.org/ Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy]
 
 


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Solar thermal energy (STE)[1] is a technology for harnessing solar energy for thermal energy (heat). Solar thermal collectors are classified by the USA Energy Information Administration as low-, medium-, or high-temperature collectors. Low temperature collectors are flat plates generally used to heat swimming pools. Medium-temperature collectors are also usually flat plates but are used for heating water or air for residential and commercial use. High temperature collectors concentrate sunlight using mirrors or lenses and are generally used for electric power production. STE is different from photovoltaics, which convert solar energy directly into electricity. While only 600 megawatts of solar thermal power is up and running worldwide in October 2009 according to Dr David Mills of Ausra, another 400 megawatts is under construction and there are 14,000 megawatts of the more serious concentrating solar thermal (CST) projects being developed.[2]

Category tree Sample pages

Solar thermal
Solar Thermal Panels
Solar Power
Passive Solar Thermal
Trombe Wall
Thermodynamics
Heat Exchanger


Funding Opportunities and Grants
See Also: Grants
Renewable Heat Incentive UK tariff program for renewable heat sources, including solar thermal. Approx £400 per year for 20 years, tax free. [3]
US Federal Solar Incentives
US Solar Incentives (by state)
Vancouver $3000 Solar Thermal Tax Credit extended to February 15, 2011 [4]





External Links

Organizations




Standards







Education

ASHRAE Self-Directed Texts


ASHRAE Courses


Engineering Graduate Courses

Other Non-University Courses

Certifications

Companies

Job Opportunities

Relevant Software & Tools

  • RETScreen for determining the feasibility of solar thermal (and other renewable energy) projects

Books

  • The German Solar Society (2005). Planning and Installing Solar Thermal Systems - A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers.. Earthscan.
  • Kalogirou, Soteris A. (2009). Solar Energy Engineering - Processes and Systems.. Elsevier.
  • Weiss, Werner (2003). Solar Heating Systems for Houses - A Design Handbook for Solar Combisystems.. Earthscan.
  • Hastings, S. Robert; Wall, Maria (2007). Sustainable Solar Housing, Volumes 1-2.. Earthscan.
  • Vanek, Francis M.; Albright, Louis D. (2008). Energy Systems Engineering - Evaluation and Implementation.. McGraw-Hill.


Publications

See also: Journals

Videos

Stanford University

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IIT Kharagpur

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Future Work

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  1. "It's solar power's time to shine". MSN Money. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  2. Manning, Paddy (10 October 2009). "With green power comes great responsibility". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2009-10-12.
  3. "Renewable Heat Incentives". Energy Grants.
  4. "City Of Vancouver - Deadline Extension". Solar BC.
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