Life cycle environmental impact of a thermosyphonic domestic solar hot water system in comparison with electrical and gas water heating

G. Tsilingiridis, G. Martinopoulos and N. Kyriakis

Renewable Energy, 2004, vol. 29, issue 8, 1277-1288

Abstract: A methodology for the environmental impact evaluation over the life span of a Domestic Solar Hot Water System (DSHWS) is presented. The results are compared to the environmental consequences of the conventional energy form substituted and the total environmental gain is calculated. For the purposes of this analysis, the “Eco-indicator ’99” Life Cycle Impact Assessment methodology was adopted and the materials and procedures of the DSHWS production and utilization are evaluated.

Keywords: Solar energy; Solar hot water systems; LCA; Environmental impacts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2003.12.007

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