Overview

Solar thermal technology is already widely spread with a total nominal power of 147 GW installed by end of 2007. Most of today's capacity is used for preparing hot water, but the potential for integration in industrial process heat, space and district heating and solar cooling is a manifold and today just slightly touched by a few pilot projects.

The presentation will start summarizing today's distribution and usage of solar thermal technology compared to other renewables worldwide. After discussing the possible contribution to the worldwide energy supply, Christian will highlight best practice examples, including a 10,000 ft2 plant proposed for MIT's NW 35. If meteorological situation allows, we can see the operation of plants with a live feed.

Key Questions

Handouts

Preparatory Readings

TODAY: Solar Thermal Technology

04:00-05:00PM Monday, October 19, 2009
Leader: Christian Holter
Location: 32-141