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CoverDeveloped by Montana State University Extension and the University of Wyoming
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This guide is one in the Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternatives (E3A): Solar Hot Water Applications for the Home, Farm or Ranch series. This one provides tips on sizing a solar hot water system according to your hot water needs.

Topics

  • Collector sizing and roof space
  • OG-100 directory
  • OG-300 directory
  • Solar energy factor (SEF)
  • Solar fraction (SF)
  • Solar Rating and Certification Corportion (SRCC)
  • Solar storage tank sizing
  • System efficiency

Pages

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