Passive solar energy system

Passive solar energy system

A system by which energy is collected from the sun and stored; it is then distributed throughout the structure by natural means of conduction convection or radiation.

passive solar energy system

A building subsystem in which solar energy is collected and transferred predominantly by natural means; uses natural convection, conduction, or radiation to distribute thermal energy through a structure, within the limits of the indoor design temperature conditions. Compare with active solar energy system.