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Solar energy — is the light and radiant heat from the Sun that powers Earth s climate and weather and sustains life. Since ancient times it has been harnessed for human use through a range of technologies. Solar radiation along with secondary solar resources… … Wikipedia
Passive Solar Heater — A solar water or space heating system in which solar energy is collected, and/or moved by natural convection without using pumps or fans. Passive systems are typically integral collector/storage (ICS; or batch collectors) or thermosyphon… … Energy terms
Passive Solar (Building) Design — A building design that uses structural elements of a building to heat and cool a building, without the use of mechanical equipment, which requires careful consideration of the local climate and solar energy resource, building orientation, and… … Energy terms
Passive Solar Home — A house built using passive solar design techniques … Energy terms
Passive solar building design — Elements of passive solar design, shown in a direct gain application … Wikipedia
Passive solar heating — A solar heating system that uses no external mechanical power, such as pumps or blowers, to move the collected solar heat. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary … Energy terms
Passive solar system — A solar heating or cooling system that uses no external mechanical power to move the collected solar heat. California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms … Energy terms
passive solar home — A house that uses a room or another part of the building as a solar collector, as opposed to active solar, such as PV. Solar Electric Glossary … Energy terms
Passive solar — For the application of passive solar technologies in buildings, see passive solar building design. Passive solar technologies are means of using sunlight for useful energy without use of active mechanical systems (as contrasted to active solar).… … Wikipedia
solar energy — /soʊlər ˈɛnədʒi/ (say sohluhr enuhjee) noun energy derived from the sun, as for home heating, industrial use, etc. Solar energy has been used for more than 2000 years. From 400 BC, the buildings of Greek cities were oriented to take advantage of… …
