Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "solar energy"
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Canadian Solar Road Panel Design: A Structural and Environmental Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2014-02-06)Solar road panels are a technology that have the ability to revolutionize the way that roads are built and how electricity is generated. Strong incentives towards sustainable solutions in both of these fields have led to ... -
Design, Analysis, and Optimization of a Dual Tank Solar-Assisted Heat Pump System
(University of Waterloo, 2015-03-16)This work investigates the performance of a dual tank solar-assisted heat pump (SAHP) system. These systems combine solar thermal collectors (STCs) and a heat pump (HP) into a hybrid system to meet building thermal loads. ... -
Influence of Trust Concerns and Benefits of Visibility on Participation in Green Electricity Programs: a Case-Study of Residential Solar-PV Systems in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-22)This study examines two of the reasons that prevent people from taking part in green electricity programs: trust concerns that these programs may raise, and lack of benefits that come with visibility of participants’ ... -
Thermodynamic Modeling and Thermoeconomic Optimization of Integrated Trigeneration Plants Using Organic Rankine Cycles
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-20)In this study, the feasibility of using an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) in trigeneration plants is examined through thermodynamic modeling and thermoeconomic optimization. Three novel trigeneration systems are considered. ...