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Spinoff story
Solar Hot Water Heater
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Lennox Industries, Inc. along with NASA developed the solar panels that are part of domestic hot water heater capable of up to 100 percent of home or small business hot water needs. Key to solar collector's efficiency is a black chrome coating on the plate developed for use on spacecraft which prevents sun and heat from reradiating" or escaping outward. Design proved most effective heat absorber among 23 different types of collectors evaluated."