... their energy from solar radiation (Ang et al., 2022 ; Şen, 2004). Of all the solar radiation emitted by the sun, over 100,000 TW reach the Earth’s surface after accounting for atmospheric reflection and absorption (IEA, 2024). This vast availability makes solar energy one of the most widely...

...Muhammad Awais; Tayyba Fatima; Tahir Mumtaz Awan Purpose This study aims to investigate people pro-environmental behavior toward solar energy in Pakistan. Solar energy is perceived as environment friendly because it does not need any fossil fuel and is free of greenhouse gas emission. Hence...

...Uroš Stritih; Halime Paksoy; Bekir Turgut; Eneja Osterman; Hunay Evliya; Vincenc Butala Purpose – Bilateral project with Slovenia and Turkey with the title thermal energy storage for efficient utilization of solar energy was the basis for this paper. The paper aims to discuss this issue...

... the type itself of structuring vector for our integration to the world economy (Ainouch, 2006). A first gas‐solar hybrid project, of large capacity, is under development. The project will enhance the solar energy share in the global energy balance, increased renewable electricity connected...

... architecture or in the field of solar and low‐energetic building. The dissemination of IDEA takes place at regional and international meetings like conferences and workshops as well as at professional institutions, universities and colleges. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Solar energy Buildings...

... of energy flux © MCB UP Limited 2002 Energy management Solar energy Air conditioning Buildings Finding and applying strategies to reduce polluting emissions through the restraint of building consumptions represents a challenge bigger than the one of the 1970 energy crisis...

... the winter values of the R_H/R_V ratio assuming a 30 percent reduction of the irradiation on the south elevation due to overshadowing. Under such conditions (typical in urban contexts), the south elevation receives more solar energy in winter only if D/H < 0.7 (London...

... by means of computer simulations. The external wall of the room is entirely glazed. The effects of three different shading elements configuration are compared. The simulations have been performed in three Italian climates (Venice, Rome, Trapani). Solar energy Ecology Buildings Facilities...

... formed (unequal social conditions) and little informed (climatic, energetic and environmental aspects). © MCB UP Limited 2002 Housing Lighting Environment Spain Brazil Solar energy The fundamental characteristic of the less extreme climates is the complexity...