A research group from Ireland developed a PVT system consisting of a 170 W photovoltaic panel connected to a water tank placed at the backside of the PV module itself. The PVT module is able to ...

Before deciding on a water heater for your home, you'll want to know the difference between the traditional storage tank water heaters and the newer tankless water heaters.

Consumer Reports tested a batch of tankless water heaters to see if they work as well and efficiently as storage tank water heaters. Here's what its engineers discovered.

Electric, gas, solar or heat pump hot water system? The first decision you'll need to make when choosing a hot water system is the energy source and heating method: electricity, gas, solar or heat ...

A British-Chinese research group has developed a novel heat pump concept consisting of a heat pump, the PCM tank, and tube solar heat collectors. Intended for demand shifting in space heating and ...

Lifespan: Between 10 and 15 years How they work: Tank water heaters typically hold between 20 and 80 gallons of hot water (around 120 degrees Fahrenheit) in a storage tank.

Learn about solar water heaters, how they work, the different systems, and how much they can help you save.

This phenomenon is of critical importance in a variety of applications, from domestic hot water systems to large-scale solar thermal energy storage, as it facilitates improved energy efficiency ...

Otherwise, you will need an active solar water heater. A solar water heater includes one or more storage tanks, equipped with adequate insulation to prevent heat loss.