Showing posts with label thermal mass. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thermal mass. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

How Solar Thermal Works In Your Home



Solar Thermal System - How it Works


Given energy concerns these days, most homes are now designed to take advantage of passive solar heating concepts. Solar thermal is a big part of this process.

Getting a little free heating can go a long way on your utility bill, particularly over the life of a structure. Passive solar heating is the methodology used to achieve this goal.

It is a process wherein a home is built or upgraded in such a way as to catch and contain as much of the sunlight in the form of heat as possible. To effectively use solar for heating, thermal mass is a subject you need to understand.