Breadboxes, batchers, and other types of simple solar water heaters
by David A. Bainbridge
The Passive Solar Institute
Copyright © 1981: David A. Bainbridge
The increasing cost and scarcity of oil, gas, and electricity has focused attention on the need for a transition to renewable energy sources. Solar energy will play an essential role in this effort, particularly for domestic and commercial space heating (and cooling) and water heating. This book is about the simplest type of solar water heater – the integral passive solar water heater.