Essays about: "Solar Thermal Energy"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 249 essays containing the words Solar Thermal Energy.
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1. Study case: The water-cooling effect on floating photovoltaic plants performance
University essay from KTH/EnergiteknikAbstract : Floating solar technology is relatively new, and it comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. This master thesis focuses on understanding how Floating Photovoltaic (FPV) projects perform compared to Ground-Based Photovoltaic (GPV) projects, in specific weather conditions. READ MORE
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2. Energy retrofitting effect on perceived indoor climate: A case study of Estonian multi-family buildings
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Energy renovations are an important measure for achieving the European Union’s target of climate neutrality by 2050. To meet the EU goal, Estonia needs to fully renovate 14 000 multi-family buildings by that time, affecting the indoor environment conditions of a large number of people. READ MORE
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3. Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Collectors and Ground Source Heat Pumps for Commercial Buildings : Case study in Sweden
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In order to reduce emissions from the building sector, which stands for than a fifth of the global energy consumption today, efficient and fossil free heating and cooling systems are of importance. This study investigates the combination of solar photovoltaic thermal collectors and ground source heat pump systems in order to regenerate energy to the ground in combination with free cooling. READ MORE
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4. Evaluating the Performance of a Solar Thermal Field: A Case Study with Proposed Improvements
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaperAbstract : Given the urgency of climate change, alternative energy sources, and policy strategies are needed to reach the net-zero emission goals and halt global warming. Solar thermal energy is a renewable and abundant energy source that could be a part of the solution. READ MORE
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5. Energy audit of a single-family house in a city in the middle of Sweden
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknikAbstract : The world is currently submerged in two big problems: supply energy crisis and climate change. It is clear that society has to do its best to overcome these challenges, and one effective way to mitigate their effects is by conducting an energy audit, which helps to identify the weaknesses and strengths of the buildings, enabling improvements in their thermal efficiency. READ MORE