http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/4262 2026-04-15T09:27:08Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/4296 Title: Quality Infrastructure for Renewable Energy Technologies: Solar Water Heaters Abstract: This guide is part of a series prepared by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in the field of quality infrastructure (QI) for small-scale renew­able energy technologies. Quality Infrastructure for Renewable Energy Technologies: Solar Water Heaters analyses the challenges and offers recommendations for developing QI for solar water heaters (SWHs), as well as highlighting the experiences of several countries in developing and implementing QI for SWHs. The SWH guide concludes by applying guidelines for incrementally developing QI to the particular case of SWH markets 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/4282 Title: S o l a r E n e r g y S y s t e m s i n A r c h i t e c t u r e: I n t e g r a t i o n C r i t e r i a a n d G u i d e l i n e s Abstract: The building sector is responsible for about a third of the total energy consumption of western countries. The use of solar energy in buildings is becoming of critical importance if we are to prepare for fossil fuel energy shortages and reduce our exposure to global warming impacts and associated environmental costs. In this regard, there is a pressing need for architects to complete competencies in this field. The present manual, conceived for architects and intended to be as clear and practical as possible, summarizes the knowledge needed to integrate active solar technologies into buildings, handling at the same time architectural integration issues and energy production requirements. 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/4274 Title: How to Read your Solar Inverter 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12323/4270 Title: Solar Ready Residential Installation Requirements 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z