Potential of a Very High Efficiency Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Water Heater

Secondary Author(s)

Colon, Carlos

Report Number

FSEC-PF-472-18

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FSEC-PF-472-18.pdf

Keywords

Water Heating; Heat Pumps; Solar Energy; Buildings; Solar photovoltaic-assisted heat pump water heater; Energy savings; Electric resistance; Residential energy

Abstract

Reducing energy use for heating hot water remains a major challenge around the world. This paper describes a novel solar photovoltaic-assisted heat pump water heater (PV-HPWH which achieved an 83% reduction (COP 5.4) in water heating energy compared with electric resistance. This technology demonstrates very large potential residential energy savings around the United States.

Date Published

9-12-2018

Identifiers

48

Notes

Presented at 2018 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Copyright © 2018 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

Subjects

Heat pumps; Solar energy; Water heaters; Energy conservation

Local Subjects

Buildings; Heat Pumps; Solar Energy; Water Heating

Type

Text; Document

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

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