Combined Photovoltaic and Thermal Power System Improves Cost Effectiveness

Authors

  • Dr. Walters Walters ENTECH, Inc

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2023

Abstract

This article reviews state-of-the-art photovoltaic hardware that can
provide combined heat and power (CHP). The improved economics
of using photovoltaic (PV) power systems with CHP capability over
conventional PV systems is discussed along with the improved market
penetration potential in a variety of distributed generation applications.
The key issues are summarized that need to be considered to determine
project cost effectiveness including applications that will benefit most
from the PV system’s dual energy output, effect of geographic location
on system performance, and available federal, state and local financial
incentives.

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Author Biography

Dr. Walters Walters, ENTECH, Inc

Dr. Walters is vice president of corporate business, development &
marketing for ENTECH, Inc., a solar energy company headquartered in
Keller, Texas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He is one of the owners and
founders of the company. His work takes him throughout the United
States and outside the U.S. working with customers and government
representatives in most of the sun-belt countries. He was appointed by the
governor of Texas to serve on the Texas Energy Coordination Council to
develop an energy policy for Texas. He was president of the Texas Solar
Energy Industries Association, has served as president and a member of the
board of directors of the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association,
and was previously the chair of the Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club. Dr.
Walters was program manager for the 3M/Austin 300 kW Photovoltaic
Project, which was the largest PV system in the world at the time. Prior to
getting into the solar energy business, he served in variety of engineering
positions with the LTV Aerospace Corporation and E-Systems. He has
authored many technical and business development papers. Dr. Walters
earned his B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in aerospace and mechanical engineering at
the University of Oklahoma.
His email address is walters@entechsolar.com. He can also be
contacted at ENTECH, Inc., 1077 Chisolm Trail, Keller, Texas, 76248 USA.

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Published

2005-03-18

How to Cite

Walters, D. W. (2005). Combined Photovoltaic and Thermal Power System Improves Cost Effectiveness. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 20(2), 34–47. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2023

Issue

2005: Vol 20 Iss 2

Section

Articles