High performance storage composite for the enhancement of solar domestic hot water systems

► Potential of CENG and PCM composites to improve the performance of SDHW systems. ► Numerical model of SDHW system including storage media in the solar collectors. ► Adding a composite to the solar collector increase performance in summer irradiation conditions. ► The cumulative annual performance of such a system is penalized by low efficiency during winter time. ► Perspective include composite in the solar loop.