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A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z   entire Web this site passive solar energy The field of passive solar energy involves building design and placement of appropriate building components to make use of sunlight for daylighting, passive heating, and/or passive cooling. Besides saving energy, a primary benefit of passive solar is improved comfort for occupants. The most common building component used in passive solar energy is windows. Over a year, most windows loose more energy than they gain. Advanced windows can actually be net energy suppliers, with better net annual energy performance than the most tightly insulated wall. Related category    • SOLAR ENERGY AND POWER Source: Natural Resources Canada Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP