Foreign solar powered home interior

Why is solar energy important in residential architecture?

Each day we become more aware of the importance of responsibly managing natural resources and understanding the environmental factors involved in designing a project. Solar energy is one of the most commonly employed strategies in residential architecture, both active and passive.

Can solar panels be moved out over a deck?

The solar panels can be moved out over the deck to provide shading to both the exterior rooms and to the southern wall during the summer. The panels can be retracted in the winter to allow the sun to passively heat and light the home through the southern glass wall. A creative approach that can lead to interesting and versatile compositions.

How do bifacial photovoltaic panels work?

The system developed by students at the US Department of Energy elegantly combines engineering technology with the aesthetics of good residential architecture. The bifacial photovoltaic panels can absorb solar energy from sunlight on the front surface and by reflected light on the rear, maximizing the amount of energy produced per square meter.

Can photovoltaic panels be used to create a distinctive architectural feature?

However, this solution doesn't always have to be discreet or invisible, photovoltaic panels can be used to create contrast and different compositions resulting in a distinctive architectural feature.

Are solar panels sustainable?

Although there are still very limited options available on the market today, especially in terms of aesthetics, sustainable technology is improving every day, with solar panels being produced from food waste that can harvest power from invisible UV rays to generate electricity and solar tiles that are completely camouflaged on the roof.

Are solar systems a sustainable solution?

Many countries around the world offer incentives to encourage the use of solar systems, and the benefits of installing these systems can be seen in a short period of time, with a reduction of up to 95% in the monthly energy expenses, which makes this strategy one of the most attractive of all sustainable solutions.