Abstract: . . .  Systems Solar Thermal Systems R&D Goals Near-Term (2005): • Mild-climate solar water heating systems that deliver energy at $.04/kWh Mid-Term (2008-2010): • Cold-climate solar water heating systems that deliver energy at $.04-$.05/kWh Long-Term (2015-2020): • Solar space heating and cooling systems that deliver energy at $.04-$.05/kWh U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies  . . .
. . .  market Phoenix; Discount Rate = 3.8%; Cost of Electricity = 8 c/kWh Innovative, Low-Cost Solar Water Heaters Project Goal: Cut the delivered, life-cycle energy cost of solar water heating systems in half by the year 2005. Source: Solar Buildings Strategic Plan - 1997 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Geographical Limitations of ICS Systems Solar Thermal Systems R&D Goals Near-Term (2005): • Mild-climate solar water heating systems that deliver energy at $.04/kWh Mid-Term (2008-2010): • Cold-climate solar water heating systems that deliver energy at $.04-$.05/kWh Long-Term (2015-2020): • Solar space heating and cooling systems that deliver energy at $.04-$.05/kWh U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies . . .
. . .  Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Geographical Limitations of ICS Systems Solar Thermal Systems R&D Goals Near-Term (2005): • Mild-climate solar water heating systems that deliver energy at $.04/kWh Mid-Term (2008-2010): • Cold-climate solar water heating systems that deliver energy at $.04-$.05/kWh Long-Term (2015-2020): • Solar space heating and cooling systems that deliver energy at $.04-$.05/kWh U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies  . . .
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