New technology from an emerging company is adding hot water to the energy storage equation. The surge in interest for storage alternatives beyond electrochemical batteries—for reasons including ...

A new study in Periodica Polytechnica Mechanical Engineering explores how domestic electric water heaters can be used as thermal energy storage units when paired with photovoltaic (PV) systems. This ...

Thermal stratification in water storage tanks refers to the natural formation of distinct temperature layers within the tank, where warmer water tends to reside above cooler water. This phenomenon is ...

Solar collectors and absorbers convert solar radiation into thermal energy, playing a crucial role in meeting global heating demands across various sectors.

Researchers in the Netherlands have simulated a residential energy system combining PV, solar thermal, and PV-thermal panels with aquifer thermal energy storage and a heat pump, achieving a seasonal ...

From a distance, the energy system on top of a college residence hall in Omaha, Nebraska looks like photovoltaic panels. But as you get closer, it becomes clear that this is something different, with ...

Discover how a solar heat pump system in Australia maximises efficiency. Learn to slash bills and use thermal storage as a ...

Solar thermal panels (also known as solar water heaters) efficiently convert sunlight into energy, using it to create hot water for your home. Solar thermal is an older technology than solar ...