Comments on: 4 Things to Consider Before Going Solar Thermal http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/ Business, Better. Since 2005 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:43:56 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: thib http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-14809 thib Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:28:04 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-14809 I think you maybe forgot Germany that was the first European country to invest massively in thermal solar since the early 90's. I think you maybe forgot Germany that was the first European country to invest massively in thermal solar since the early 90’s.

]]> By: Sarah Lozanova http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12819 Sarah Lozanova Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:52:17 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12819 Ofer- The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (http://www.solar-rating.org/)runs tests on solar thermal panel efficiency. The solar photovoltaic companies publish data on their solar panel efficiency. The difference in efficiency makes sense if you consider the science behind it. Solar thermal panels take sunlight and capture the heat. Solar photovoltaic panels convert sunlight to electricity, which is much more complicated. Solar thermal is much more popular in overseas than in the US, particularly in China, Greece and Israel. Ofer-
The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (http://www.solar-rating.org/)runs tests on solar thermal panel efficiency. The solar photovoltaic companies publish data on their solar panel efficiency.
The difference in efficiency makes sense if you consider the science behind it. Solar thermal panels take sunlight and capture the heat. Solar photovoltaic panels convert sunlight to electricity, which is much more complicated.
Solar thermal is much more popular in overseas than in the US, particularly in China, Greece and Israel.

]]> By: Ofer http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12818 Ofer Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:58:26 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12818 it was mentioned above that the efficiency of thermal solar energy is 80-90%, while this of solar cell is 20%. these numbers are striking. how the high percentages were calculated? why the thermal solar system are not widely used? thanks ofer it was mentioned above that the efficiency of thermal solar energy is 80-90%, while this of solar cell is 20%.
these numbers are striking.
how the high percentages were calculated?
why the thermal solar system are not widely used?
thanks
ofer

]]> By: Sarah Lozanova http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12817 Sarah Lozanova Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:35:38 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12817 You can visit findsolar.com or nabcep.org to find solar installers. You can visit findsolar.com or nabcep.org to find solar installers.

]]> By: jose m bernal http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12816 jose m bernal Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:02:44 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12816 I want to complit stimate hot walter heater end electric solar systems I want to complit stimate hot walter heater end electric solar systems

]]> By: Sarah Lozanova http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12815 Sarah Lozanova Thu, 01 May 2008 12:07:30 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12815 The problem with these transpired solar collectors is that they don't allow for energy storage. Other systems allow heat to be stored in water, so the energy can be used long after the sun has set. The problem with these transpired solar collectors is that they don’t allow for energy storage. Other systems allow heat to be stored in water, so the energy can be used long after the sun has set.

]]> By: Jason Jones http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12814 Jason Jones Thu, 01 May 2008 03:17:13 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12814 For solar thermal, mainly solar air heating you def need to go with a transpired solar collector, check out the dept of energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/components/hvac/cooling/transpired.html sorry can't find good DOE info at the moment - cheap and very efficient, the company that invented it is www.solarwall.com For solar thermal, mainly solar air heating you def need to go with a transpired solar collector, check out the dept of energy http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/components/hvac/cooling/transpired.html sorry can’t find good DOE info at the moment – cheap and very efficient, the company that invented it is http://www.solarwall.com

]]> By: John http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12813 John Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:44:33 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12813 Recent developments in reflector/capture technology renders systems like the one in the link more efficient than the classic black collectors, and tracking technology is cheaper than it used to be. Shown is a commercial concept, but it could be scaled for distributed generation use... http://www.esolar.com/ This can supply hot water and electricity. Recent developments in reflector/capture technology renders systems like the one in the link more efficient than the classic black collectors, and tracking technology is cheaper than it used to be.
Shown is a commercial concept, but it could be scaled for distributed generation use…
http://www.esolar.com/
This can supply hot water and electricity.

]]> By: Sarah Lozanova http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12812 Sarah Lozanova Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:23:38 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12812 Worldoffset.org is a great site for simple lifestyle choices. It breaks it down into pounds of carbon to help quantify the impact of various actions. Worldoffset.org is a great site for simple lifestyle choices. It breaks it down into pounds of carbon to help quantify the impact of various actions.

]]> By: Cristina http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12811 Cristina Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:35:31 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12811 <p>Adrian, you might actually be interested in this site I've been working on. It's called the <a href="http://greenhome.huddler.com" rel="nofollow">Green Home Huddle</a>. It's all about green product research and reviews. Although you're not interested in hybrids, we've got those, electric cars, green cleaning products (which are better for you AND the environment), and lots more.</p> <p>We've also got some pretty fun wikis about <a href="http://greenhome.huddler.com/wiki/give-green-gifts" rel="nofollow">how to give green gifts</a> to <a href="http://greenhome.huddler.com/wiki/organic-local-solar-powered-booze" rel="nofollow">greening your drinking</a>.</p> <p>And Sarah, thanks for this great blog. If you're interested, we'd love to have you turn it into a wiki in the Huddle!</p> Adrian, you might actually be interested in this site I’ve been working on. It’s called the Green Home Huddle. It’s all about green product research and reviews. Although you’re not interested in hybrids, we’ve got those, electric cars, green cleaning products (which are better for you AND the environment), and lots more.

We’ve also got some pretty fun wikis about how to give green gifts to greening your drinking.

And Sarah, thanks for this great blog. If you’re interested, we’d love to have you turn it into a wiki in the Huddle!

]]> By: Adrian http://www.triplepundit.com/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/comment-page-1/#comment-12810 Adrian Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:07:21 +0000 http://www.triplepundit.com/wordpress/2008/03/4-things-to-consider-before-going-solar-thermal/#comment-12810 Hey thanks for the great blog, I love this stuff. I don't usually do much for Earth Day but with everyone going green these days, I thought I'd try to do my part. I am trying to find easy, simple things I can do to help stop global warming (I don't plan on buying a hybrid). Has anyone seen that www.EarthLab.com is promoting their Earth Day (month) challenge, with the goal to get 1 million people to take their carbon footprint test in April? I took the test, it was easy and only took me about 2 minutes and I am planning on lowering my score with some of their tips. I am looking for more easy fun stuff to do. If you know of any other sites worth my time let me know. Hey thanks for the great blog, I love this stuff. I don’t usually do much for Earth Day but with everyone going green these days, I thought I’d try to do my part.
I am trying to find easy, simple things I can do to help stop global warming (I don’t plan on buying a hybrid). Has anyone seen that http://www.EarthLab.com is promoting their Earth Day (month) challenge, with the goal to get 1 million people to take their carbon footprint test in April? I took the test, it was easy and only took me about 2 minutes and I am planning on lowering my score with some of their tips.
I am looking for more easy fun stuff to do. If you know of any other sites worth my time let me know.

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