Introduction
Passive solar heating systems are considered to be one of the key representatives of low-energy advanced households (Santamouris 6). This technology allowed to improve the performance of heating systems and improve its penetrant capabilities. The main advantage of this technology consists in the fact that it allows to either block or unblocks the Sun when it is required by the system and climatic circumstances of the environment (Bovill 73). Passive solar heating creates a unique symmetry between the outside and inside temperatures and other pivotal conditions that may have an impact on the living creatures.
Benefits of the Technology
- Passive solar heating systems are relatively cost-effective and tend to perform the best in locations where good solar resources are available.
- Passive solar heating systems installed at home may work in association with other systems (including air and liquid).
- The current warranty for passive solar heating systems is ten years, but they are expected to last much longer.
- Numerous states are currently coming up with specific tax schemes that are intended to take into consideration solar energy systems as well.
- The key benefit of passive solar heating systems is that they reduce the number of greenhouse gasses and hardly pollute the air if we compare them to conventional heating systems.
Conclusion
The future of passive solar heating systems looks promising, but several limitations may negatively impact its consequent development. First, we should realize that the price of solar heating systems is out of reach for the majority of customers. Second, not everyone knows how to operate these systems. Third, there is a limited number of specialists who know how to install and set up passive solar heating systems.
Works Cited
Bovill, Carl. Sustainability in Architecture and Urban Design. Routledge, 2015.
Santamouris, M. Solar Thermal Technologies for Buildings: The State of the Art. Routledge, 2014.