Those in the business of solar thermal systems must keep up with the evolving technology and must be able to consult, plan, design, and market their services. This spiral bound guide covers the many good arguments for solar systems; the components; systems for single family houses; installation, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing; largescale systems; concentrating systems; heating of open-air swimming pools; solar air systems and solar cooling; simulation programs; and marketing--including information on subsidies in the UK, the US, Canada, and Europe. The book was prepared by the German section of the International Solar Energy Society and translated and adapted for this English edition by a consultant group called Ecofys, which specializes in sustainable energy and energy efficiency. Distribution in the US is by Stylus.