Propuesta de un sistema de energía solar térmica como forma de mitigar emisiones de CO2. Estudio de caso Sonesta Hotel Bogotá

Abstract

The present work displays the proposal of an alternative energy system which would help to warm the water of the showers from Sonesta Hotel Bogotá. Solar thermal energy is chosen in order to replace natural gas with panels that let the activity carry through, achieving and generating and impact and forward reduction of C02 emissions generated by the company. The study shows how the company considers important to reduce the carbon footprint, thus, it is conscious about the importance of avoiding the use of fossil fuels considering the impact that these elements cause to the atmosphere. Some hotels in Colombia have implemented photovoltaic solar energy as an energy source to develop some of their needs, with the purpose of reducing the negative impact on the environment. Precisely, Sonesta Hotel Bogotá wants to propose a system based on the thermal solar energy that allows to save energy, and at the same time reduce the emissions caused by the operations made in order to heat the water used daily. This proposal would generate economic benefits by reducing the use of natural gas. Throughout this investigation some concepts are going to be used in order to promote the understanding of the mitigation strategy; these concepts are: solar thermal energy, greenhouse gases (GHG), carbon footprint, substances that affect de ozone layer and fossil fuels.