What is active solar heating?

Solar heating is a means of collecting and storing energy in the form of heat use from the Sun. The passive solar heating system passively collects and transmits this energy. Svetlars and greenhouses are examples of passive solar heating systems because they passively receive solar heat, but do nothing to actively improve this process. Active solar heating on the other side of actively increases the collection, storage or transmission of this energy. Active solar heating systems are used by fans and pumps to distribute the collected heat. Solar panels consisting of solar cells are usually installed on the roof of the house or building; The greater the number of cells or panel size, the greater the sunlight.

There are two general types of active solar heating systems. The difference between them is based on a substance used to collect and transfer heat in a solar collector. This substance is usually either a liquid or air. Liquid -based systems, also known as botho Hydronics, usually use water or antifreeze to collect and transmit heat. Radiators of steam and hot water are one of the oldest forms of hydronic heating systems. Air-based systems usually come in one of the two forms of an air room or air collectors. Both thermal rooms, but do so through various mechanisms.

Whether the solar heating system uses air or liquid, collectors are usually installed on the roof of a building or home. However, the stored energy is usually located in the basement or lower levels in the liquid -based systems.

Active solar heating systems can be connected to a general energy grid and, in some cases, if the excess solar energy produce system beyond what the household needs, can be sold back to public public public public publicpublic service. The aim of the active solar heating system is to heat approximately 40-80 percent of the interior. Ideally, the active solar system should combine functions - air and water heating - and allow the system to work throughout the year.

In abundant sunny areas, the active solar heating system can significantly supplement electric, propane or oil heat and significantly reduce the heating accounts. Although installation costs may be high, more and more government bodies offer tax exemptions, credits and deductions that encourage individuals to this environmental possibility.