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CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
Volume 28, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2021.101603
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Solar thermal collector; Solar PV; Domestic hot water; Electricity consumption; Roof space; Numerical modeling
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This study compares the use of solar thermal collectors and PV systems to meet Australian household energy demands, finding that the combined system provides greater economic benefits in terms of costs and emission reduction.
With limited roof space available, the selection of the most suitable solar energy systems to meet hot water and electricity demands for a household in a cost-effective way is always a challenge. This paper presents a comparative study of solar energy collection methods to meet Australian household's energy demands using both solar thermal collectors and photovoltaic (PV) systems. Numerical models are developed for various system configurations and two different scenarios are analysed in this research. In the first scenario, only PV system is used to meet both hot water and electricity demands. In the second, both the solar thermal collectors and solar PV system are used in combination for the same roof area. Based on the modelling results, economic benefits are determined and compared. The combined system was found to be a better option, providing greater benefits in cost and emission reduction.
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