Solar Hot Air Emerges From the Shadows

摘要

While solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies frequently make the news, the lesser-known renewable energy-solar hot air and solar water-often goes under the radar. There is a myth that solar is not a cost-effective source compared to carbon-based fuels. Unlike many forms of PV, solar water and hot air can be more competitive with natural gas, coal, and oil. This article examines what the design team needs to know.