Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Developed by Montana State University Extension and the University of Wyoming
Adapted with permission

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 is a worksheet to aid you in determining the appropriate size of solar water heating system for your home.

Topics

• Average daily solar energy (radiation)
• Btu per square feet per day (Btu/ft²/day)
• Collector category
• Collector quantity
• Collector type
• Daily hot water use
• Energy needed to heat your water
• Sky type
• Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) tested and rated collectors

Pages

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