Innovative Approaches in Low-Carbon Water Heater System Design
A pressing need over the depletion of non-renewable energy sources has led to a surge towards sustainably sourced alternatives. Among these, solar energy has emerged as a lucrative option for heating water. Solar water heaters (SWHs) have gained immense popularity over the past decade, due to their environmentally friendly attributes and low operational costs. However conventional water heater designs, their limitations, such as expensive installation costs, complex designs, and limited efficiency. In light of these challenges, innovative approaches in solar water heater system design have attracted growing interest, seeking to enhance their efficiency, affordability, and sustainability.
One such latest development involves the development of hybrid solar water heaters which non-solar energy sources like heat pumps or electric resistance.