Efficiency analysis of solar facilities for building heating and household water heating under conditions in the Czech Republic

Abstract

The paper studies the efficiency of solar facilities applied for the heating of buildings and household water heating in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is situated in the temperate zone characterized by changeable weather. It is respected in the assessment of a solar facility installation. The efficiency of solar facilities is evaluated according to energy and economic balances. It is analyzed for solar facilities heating both household water and buildings. The main problems relating to the implementation of solar facilities and their operation in the temperate zone with hot summer and freezing winter are discussed.