Abstract
This study undertakes the task of determing the optimal mix of solar and heat pump forms of heating. By installing a solar heating system a homeowner is considered to be an energy producer and thus to apply the least cost methods used by firms in the competitive market for any given level of fuel conservation. The study will examine the simulated performances of air and liquid circulating systems in conjunction with heat pumps, in parallel as well as combined fashion. Optimization is achieved by equating the present value of the cost of solar and heat pump heating systems at margin.
Recommended Citation
Shams, Ali and Mass, Edward A., "Economic Optimization of Heatpump Assisted Solar Heating in Illinois" (1977). UMR-MEC Conference on Energy / UMR-DNR Conference on Energy. 287, pp. 258-269.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/umr-mec/287
Meeting Name
4th Annual UMR-DNR Conference on Energy (1977: Oct. 11-13, Rolla, MO)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Session
International Energy Economics
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1977 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
13 Oct 1977
