Life Cycle Assessment of Thermosyphon and PV Hot Water Systems Under the Same Operating Conditions in a Side-by-Side Experimental Setup in Namibia: Initial Results and Data Comparison with Existing Similar Installations

Abstract: The global demand for hot water is increasing, driving a shift towards solar technologies. Namibia, aligning with emission reduction goals, plans to replace electric boilers with solar thermal and PV2Heat systems, emphasizing cost efficiency. This study focuses on providing eco-performance data for solar hot water systems, specifically thermosiphon and PV systems. Three systems in a container at the NUST Science and Technology Park are being compared, with commissioning scheduled for 2024. Preliminary eco-performance data will be derived from initial monitoring, followed by a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA). The study envisions a straightforward process in generating input data for the LCA, including performance data. Determining the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for economic comparison is a key aspect. While leveraging existing data from previous works, it acknowledges the limitations in estimating expected eco-performance indicators. The study aims for a direct L.... https://www.tib-op.org/ojs/index.php/isec/article/view/1219

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Life Cycle Assessment of Thermosyphon and PV Hot Water Systems Under the Same Operating Conditions in a Side-by-Side Experimental Setup in Namibia: Initial Results and Data Comparison with Existing Similar Installations ; volume:1 ; year:2024 ; International Sustainable Energy Conference proceedings ; 1 (2024)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Kicker, Harald ; Wallner, Gernot ; Tschopp, Daniel ; Moschik, Rudi ; Gruber-Glatzl, Wolfgang ; Shigwedha, Joseph ; Ileka, Helvi ; Shidhika, Fenni

Further information

• DOI: 10.52825/isec.v1i.1219
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2406241130234.343093716817
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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