Solar Water Heaters Types- September 15, 2008 Active indirect solar water heating systemImage credit: www.southface.orgSolar water heaters are also known as solar domestic hot water systems or residential solar water heaters. There are different types of solar water heaters and the choice depends on the temperature required and the climate. Basically, solar water heaters can be either active or passive. Active systems use electric pumps, controls, and other such equipment to circulate water or heat-transfer fluids through the collectors....http://www.solarenergygreenlifestyleforyou.com/2008/09/solar-water-heaters-types.html China's Solar-Powered City Rizhao- September 2, 2008 Since I found this information interesting and inspiring I decided to publish one more post about China and solar energy, this time featuring China's solar-powered city Rizhao. China has a major problem with pollution, largely as a result of the country's rapid industrial growth and a large increase in energy consumption, which is primarily provided by coal power plants. So, I think that projects and strategies like this one in Rizhao deserve admiration and popularization.Rizhao is a "small"...http://www.solarenergygreenlifestyleforyou.com/2008/09/chinas-solar-powered-city-rizhao.ht... |