active solar energy system
1Active 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… …
2Solar 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… …
3Active 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… …
4active solar heater — A solar water or space heating system that moves heated air or water using pumps or fans. Solar Electric Glossary …
5Active 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 …
6solar energy systems — Systems used to collect, convert, and distribute solar energy in forms useful within a business or residence. A passive system uses no additional energy from other sources for the distribution of the solar generated heat. An active system may use …
7Solar pool panels — are either flat plate or evacuated tube solar water heating collectors. The versions for nonpotable pool water use are often made of plastic. Pool water, mildly corrosive due to chlorine, is circulated through the panels using the existing pool… …
8Solar 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,… …
9Solar savings fraction — In discussing solar energy, the solar savings fraction or solar fraction (f) is the amount of energy provided by the solar technology divided by the total energy required. The solar savings fraction thus is zero for no solar energy utilization,… …
10Solar thermal energy — Solar thermal system for water heating in Santorini, Greece …
