Application Analysis of Solar Total Energy to the Residential Sector. Quarterly Technical Status Report, July 1--September 30, 1977

摘要

A solar total energy system (STES) is defined as an energy system designed to maximize the efficient use of collected solar energy by supplying both the low-grade (low-temperature thermal) and high-grade (electrical and/or mechanical) energy needs of selected applications. ERDA's Solar Total Energy Program is concerned primarily with those solar total energy systems that use heat engine or photovoltaic devices to produce electricity (and/or mechanical work) and apply the residual thermal energy from the conversion process to some useful purpose. The solar total energy is backed up and supplemented to the extent required by conventional fossil-fuel-derived energy for periods when solar-derived energy is inadequate. This project will analyze the application of solar total energy to appropriate segments of the residential sector, determine the market penetration potential for STE systems, and develop criteria for selecting suitable demonstration sites throughout the United States. (ERA citation 04:000438)