Experiments with solar energy have been carried out for many years, especially domestic solar hot water and heating systems. Architects, and scientists from the CSIRO and the University of Melbourne comment on the types and requirements of today’s solar heating systems, and how they can be used domestically and industrially. Photography by John Ruane.
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ACMI Identifier
009998
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Solar heating
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ecological research
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Renewable energy sources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar energy
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Solar heating
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Renewable energy sources
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Solar heating
Mathematics, Science & Technology → CSIRO
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Heating
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)