i need to write a 2 pg. report on passive solar houses and i dont know what it is and when i research it, it doesnt give me what i need. so what is passive solar in your own words?
2007-11-25 08:21:04 · 2 answers · asked by Blondie 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Write your own report.
You didn't try very hard doing your own research on passive solar. Try the link below. It explains active and passive solar systems and provides residential examples.
Active solar uses electrical or mechanical equipment, such as pumps and fans, to increase the usable heat in a system. Solar energy collection and utilization systems that do not use external energy, like a solar chimney, are classified as passive solar technologies.
2007-11-25 08:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas C 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Passive solar means the house has big windows facing south, and let's a lot of sunshine in.
2007-11-25 08:26:36 · answer #2 · answered by AviationMetalSmith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋