Phase Change Matters

Sorry, solar thermal fans: It's now demonstrably cheaper for homeowners to heat water with a photovoltaic array than a solar thermal collector, writes blogger Martin Holladay.

California dominates GTM's list of high-impact energy storage stories this year. Topping the list: Southern California Edison's Local Capacity Procurement for the West Los Angeles Basin. In November, SCE procured 250 megawatts of of battery and thermal storage, more than five times the mandated amount.

Modeling and simulation of a phase change material system for improving summer comfort in domestic residence [Applied Energy]

General volume sizing strategy for thermal storage system using phase change material for concentrated solar thermal power plant [Applied Energy]

Properties of a Solid–Solid Phase Change Material PAN/SA-LA/ZMS [Applied Mechanics and Materials]

Seasonal thermal energy storage with heat pumps and low temperatures in building projects—A comparative review [Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews]