active residential solar heating system
1solar heating — Use of solar radiation to heat water or air in buildings. There are two types: passive and active. Passive heating relies on architectural design; the building s siting, orientation, layout, materials, and construction are utilized to maximize… …
2Solar hot water — is water heated by the use of solar energy. Solar heating systems are generally composed of solar thermal collectors, a fluid system to move the heat from the collector to its point of usage. The system may use electricity for pumping the fluid,… …
3Solar 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… …
4Solar thermal energy — Solar thermal system for water heating in Santorini, Greece …
5Solar power in Canada — Canada has plentiful solar energy resources, with the most extensive resources being found in southern Ontario, Quebec and the Prairies. The territories have a smaller potential, and less direct sunlight, because of their higher latitude.… …
6Passive solar building design — Elements of passive solar design, shown in a direct gain application …
7Water heating — is a thermodynamic process using an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water are for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry, both hot water and water heated to steam have… …
8Community solar farm — A community solar farm or solar garden is a solar power installation that accepts capital from and provides credit for the output and tax benefits to individual and other investors. The power output of the farm is credited to the investors in… …
9Passive 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).… …
10Off-the-grid — For other uses, see Off the grid (disambiguation). The term off the grid (OTG) or off grid refers to living in a self sufficient manner without reliance on one or more public utilities. Off the grid homes are autonomous; they do not rely on… …
