26 Sep 15
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Originally posted by sonhousethe basic concept of using the waste heat from solar panels to head domestic hot water is certainly not a new idea. I have heard of this idea years ago. But, if I am reading the link correctly, what they seem to be saying is that they have found a design that can be significantly more cost effectively installed while still making good use of most of the waste heat energy. I hope I got that right.
http://phys.org/news/2015-09-hybrid-solar-panel-roof-slashes.html
I wondered when someone would get around to this kind of technology. Too bad it wasn't me🙂
26 Sep 15
Originally posted by humyThe heat pipe idea means no water pumps needed.
the basic concept of using the waste heat from solar panels to head domestic hot water is certainly not a new idea. I have heard of this idea years ago. But, if I am reading the link correctly, what they seem to be saying is that they have found a design that can be significantly more cost effectively installed while still making good use of most of the waste heat energy. I hope I got that right.