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Passive
Solar |
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 Passive solar
energy refers to the warmth of sunlight. Humans have used it for longer than
we have been human. We seek the sun when we are cold, and traditional
dwellings are positioned for optimal use of the sun for heating (or
avoidance of the sun for cooling). Modern homes can be designed to use the
sun's orientation during different seasons to control the temperature. Such
strategies can lower the need to expend other sources of energy to heat or
cool a home. Like other forms of alternative energy, much experimentation
has been conducted on homes that incorporate passive solar energy and
improve sustainability in other ways.
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Reference: |
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Bakos, G.
C. 2002.
Improved energy management method for auxiliary electrical energy saving in
a passive-solar-heated residence. Energy and Buildings 34:699-703. |
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Bakos, G.
C. 2003. Electrical energy saving in a passive-solar-heated residence using
a direct gain attached sunspace. Energy and Buildings 35:147-151. |
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Bilgen,
E., and M. A. Richard. 2002. Horizontal concrete slabs as passive solar
collectors. Solar Energy 72:405-413. |
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Brunetti,
L., F. Fucci, G. La Fianza, and G. Libertone. 2003.
Renewable and
integrative sources of energy - Aspects and technological applications:
evaluation of the contribution to the energetic needs provided by the
passive solar system. Energy and Buildings 35:763-774. |
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Chen, W.,
and W. Liu. 2004. Numerical and experimental analysis of convection heat
transfer in passive solar heating room with greenhouse and heat storage.
Solar Energy 76:623-633. |
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Garcia-Hansen, V., A. Esteves, and A. Pattini. 2002. Passive solar systems
for heating, daylighting and ventilation for rooms without an equator-facing
facade. Renewable Energy 26:91-111 |
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