[GSBN] China solar hot water

[billc at greenbuilder.com]

We were impressed by the number of solar hot water systems we saw 
when we were there in 2000.

I've also seen a number of importers of chinese solar hot water 
systems (especially evacuated tube) spring up on the scene in recent 
years.

At 11:17 AM -0800 2/27/09, David A Bainbridge wrote:
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>Dear all
>
>Good to consider the Chinese solar hot water effort as well...
>Higher energy prices drive use...
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>The growth in sales in solar hot water in China has averaged 55% a 
>year since 1999 (Martinot, 2006). The top ten companies control less 
>than 20% of the market, a very competitive marketplace. Prices are 
>very low, typically about $100 m2, although some systems reach $300 
>m2.
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>
>Table 2. Thermal solar glazed collectors installed (thousands of 
>square meters, 2004)
>
>China*                               15,000
>Germany                            750
>Greece                               215
>Austria                               183
>Italy                                    58
>Netherlands                        26
>Sweden                              20
>U.S.                                   18
>*2005                                                                       
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>From: David A. Bainbridge.  2007. Solar Hot Water: A Management 
>Failure of the American Utilities. Proceedings of the Society for 
>Advancement of Management
>International Business Conference, Las Vegas. March 25-28, 2007.
>Conference Theme: Global Challenges and Governance.
>
>Some interesting work on integrated collector systems (formerly 
>called IPSWH) in Europe suggests they may be competitive in colder 
>areas. My old book is now free on line at
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>http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/WaterHeating/ISPWH/ispwh.htm
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>David A. Bainbridge
>Associate Professor, Sustainable Management
>Marshall Goldsmith School of Management
>Business & Management Division
>Alliant International University
>10455 Pomerado Road
>San Diego, CA 92131
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