Innovative Approaches in Renewable Energy
The increasing concern over the diminishing reserves of fossil fuels has led to a surge towards renewable alternatives. In this regard, solar energy has emerged as a lucrative option to warm households and commercial premises. Solar water heaters (SWHs) have become increasingly popular over the past decade, due to their environmentally friendly attributes and reduced running expenses. In spite of conventional water heater designs, challenges have hindered their widespread adoption, such as high upfront costs, complex designs, reduced performance. In response to these drawbacks, innovative approaches in solar water heater system design have gained significant attention, aiming to improve their efficiency, affordability, and sustainability.
One such innovative approach is the development of hybrid solar water heaters which non-solar energy sources like heat pumps or electric resistance.
