- Active solar energy
- Solar radiation used by special equipment to provide space heating, hot water or electricity.California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms
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Active solar energy
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Active solar energy system — A system designed to convert solar radiation into usable energy for space, water heating, or other uses. It requires a mechanical device, usually a pump or fan, to collect the sun s energy. California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy… … Energy terms
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Active solar — technologies are employed to convert solar energy into usable heat, cause air movement for ventilation or cooling, or store heat for future use. Active solar uses electrical or mechanical equipment, such as pumps and fans, to increase the usable… … Wikipedia
Active solar — As an energy source, energy from the sun collected and stored using mechanical pumps or fans to circulate heat laden fluids or air between solar collectors and a building. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy… … Energy terms
active solar heater — A solar water or space heating system that moves heated air or water using pumps or fans. Solar Electric Glossary … Energy terms
Active Solar Heating Systems — A solar water or space heating system that use pumps or fans to circulate the heat transfer fluid from the solar collectors to a storage tank subsystem … Energy terms
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