Deliverables

Subtask A

• A-D1 Assessment of technical requirements of existing and newly integrated large scale SDH/SDC
• A-D2 Economic analyses of overall DHC network supply strategies, transition strategies, heat demand and energy price scenarios
• A-D3 Analyses of DHC network hydraulics and evaluation of hybrid technologies and possible supply points for large ST plants
• A-D4 Overall DHC network control strategies and other measures for increasing solar thermal fractions

Subtask B

• B-D1 In-situ collector tests
• B-D2 Draft Standards and Performance Guarantees for key components
• B-D3 Automated monitoring, failure detection of key components, control strategies and self-learning controls of key components

Subtask C

• C-D1   Simulation and design of collector array units within large systems
• C-D2   Assessment and design of large scale seasonal storages
• C-D3   Optimized hydraulics and piping in large solar systems
• C-D4   Modular conception and construction

Subtask D

• D-D1 Business Models of Solar Thermal and Hybrid Technologies
• D-D2 Beneficial and challenging environments for SDH/SDC systems including hybrid technologies in new and existing markets
• D-D3 Identification and preparation of Best Practise Examples
• D-D4 Evaluation of divers global market development and country reports
• D-D5 Dissemination of expertise through education and training