Exploiting solar energy potential through thermal energy storage in Slovenia and Turkey

Thermal energy storage (TES) is regarded as among the most feasible environmentally friendly solutions for saving energy. R&D activities for heating and cooling of buildings lead to the development of various technology types. This paper attempts to give an overview of the energy situation, sola...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2013-09, Vol.25, p.442-461
Main Authors: Stritih, Uros, Osterman, Eneja, Evliya, Hunay, Butala, Vincenc, Paksoy, Halime
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings
carbon dioxide
Cooling
Energy
Energy conservation
Energy storage
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
heat
Heating
Legislation
Natural energy
Renewable energy
Solar energy
Solar energy storage
Thermal energy
Thermal energy storage
Transport and storage of energy
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Summary:Thermal energy storage (TES) is regarded as among the most feasible environmentally friendly solutions for saving energy. R&D activities for heating and cooling of buildings lead to the development of various technology types. This paper attempts to give an overview of the energy situation, solar energy potential, TES concepts and technologies used in solar applications around the world with the emphasis on two Mediterranean countries, Turkey and Slovenia. Energy savings and CO2 emission reduction potential when TES is used in various solar applications of buildings are also discussed.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2013.04.020