Abstract: As a high-efficiency heat-exchange unit，heat pipe has wide application in solar water heater. Collector is an important part of solar water heater. The state of the art of all kinds of solar collector with heat pipes is reviewed in this paper. The feasibility of application of heat pump and air conditioning system combined with heat pipe solar water heater in the energy conservation building is discussed. Main issues，which restrain the development of heat pipes solar water heater，are discussed and analyzed.

摘要： 作为一种高效的传热元件，热管在太阳能热水器中具有广泛的应用。集热器是太阳能热水器的核心部件，本文综述了各类热管型太阳能集热器近年来的研发进展，探讨了在建筑节能领域将热管型太阳能热水器与热泵、空调系统结合使用的可行性，并对目前制约热管型太阳能热水器发展的一些主要问题进行了讨论与分析。