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active solar energy system
(redirected from Active solar)

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active solar energy system
A building subsystem in which solar energy is collected and is transferred predominantly by mechanical equipment (fans, pumps) powered by energy not derived from solar radiation. Compare with passive solar energy system.


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With active solar you must have a device that can power the heat that you take in and used it.
The various solar devices already mentioned earlier fall under the active solar technology category as they involve the direct conversion of solar radiation into the required form of energy.
And, it's commendable that Jody made the commitment to include active solar hot water systems on all his homes and that an upgrade is made available for a larger system that could also support space heating.
 
 
 
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