As of 2007, the total installed capacity of solar hot water systems is approximately 154 thermal gigawatt (GWth). China is the world leader in their deployment with 70 GWth installed as of 2006 and a long-term goal of 210 GWth by 2020. Israel and Cyprus are the per capita leaders in the use of solar hot water systems with over 90% of homes using them. In the United States, Canada and Australia heating swimming pools is the dominant application of solar hot water with an installed capacity of 18 GWth as of 2005. COUNT 6
QSN1 What was the total capacity of solar hot water systems in 2007 in gigawatts? ANS1 154 QSN2 Over 90% of homes use solar hot water systems in which two countries? ANS2 Israel and Cyprus QSN3 What is the capacity of a solar hot water system? ANS3 approximately 154 thermal gigawatt QSN4 What country is the leader in the implementation of solar powered hot water systems? ANS4 China QSN5 What percentage of households use solar hot water systems in Israel and Cyprus? ANS5 over 90% QSN6 In what countries is the use to solar hot water used mainly for w=swimming pools? ANS6 United States, Canada and Australia