MidTempColl
In order to increase the market of solar thermal systems the high potential of new applications like integration in district heating networks, industrial processes and other craft applications shall be used. In such cases typically large collector fields with operating temperatures above 70 deg C are installed. Therefore large dimensioned collector modules with high efficiency […]
SCOOP – Solar COllectors made Of Polymers
The goal of SCOOP is to select and develop suitable polymer grades and collector designs for flat plate collectors for building integration as well as thermosiphon systems. The work packages include a comprehensive assessment of the market, costs and scale effects, the selection and optimization of polymeric materials for injection moulding and extrusion as well […]
SOLAR PROCESS HEAT FOR PRODUCTION AND ADVANCED APPLICATIONS
According to a study (Ecoheatcool 2006), around 30% of the total industrial heat demand is required at temperatures below 100°C and 57% of this demand is required at temperatures below 400°C. The heat demand below 100°C could theoretically be met with solar thermal systems using current technologies, if suitable integration of the solar thermal system […]
AIDA
Currently, there is a lack of intense actions to spread knowledge about NZEB. It is evident, that citizens will be better prepared and more willing to adopt NZEB, if their municipality sets an example thus giving them direct access to and experience of NZEB. Raising awareness towards NZEB among local authorities and building planners becomes […]
low_vent.com
Central and semi-central ventilation systems with heat recovery (“comfort ventilation”) still have enough potential for optimization regarding their energy balance (lowering heat demand vs. power efficiency), their economical application and their easy operation for users. One key question is the cost effectiveness usage for big residential buildings which is accepted within experts but not within […]
SolarGrids
Today about 20% of the residential heat demand in Austria is covered with district heat. Hence, the integration of solar thermal systems in heating grids could hold a large potential for the future deployment of solar heat generation. However, especially in urban areas heating grids are often supplied with waste heat from highly efficient CHP […]
SolarBrew
Brewing Industry Processes qualify themselves for the integration of solar heat because of their process temperatures. Processes with temperature ranges between 50 to 100 degrees C are very capable for the integration of solar thermal plants as the efficiency of solar collectors (flat plate and vacuum tube) in this temperature range is high. To accumulate […]
IEA EBC Annex 56 – Cost Effective Energy and Carbon Emission Optimization in Building Renovation
Starting point and motivation A significant reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions is necessary to slow or stop the climate change. The increase of the energy-efficiency of the buildings is a common implemented option but not the only determining criteria. The challenge to renovate our existing building stock is higher than to build new energy […]
Smart ABC
Starting point / motivation The Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings 2010/31/EU (EPBD) requires “nearly zero energy buildings” and the coverage of this very low amount by “energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby”. The implementation of this standard in Austria (within legislative and strategic instruments) sorely needs: Contents and goals Ziel des […]
Solar Campaign 2012 for Styrian Municipalities
A information brochure on the topic is available (in German). Solaranlagen zur Warmwasserbereitung mit einer Mindestfläche von 6 m² Aperturfläche werden vom Land Steiermark mit € 50,- pro m² unterstützt, bzw. mit € 60,- pro m² Kollektorfläche bei Raumheizungsanlagen ab 16 m². Zusätzlich gibt es einen Sockelbetrag von € 300,- bzw. für Raumheizungsanlagen ab 16 […]