Essays about: "Shading Devices"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words Shading Devices.

  1. 1. Analysis of the efficiency and performance of half-cell solar modules

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Diego Hernandez; [2023]
    Keywords : Shading; half-cell module; efficiency; PV facility; photovoltaic; solar energy; Matlab; simulink;

    Abstract : Solar photovoltaic energy has gained great importance in the last couple of years, as its costs getlower and the total installed capacity increases. As a result of this, new technologies are arisingwithin the field, with the objective of increasing performance and reducing costs. READ MORE

  3. 2. Integrating Ground Source Heat Pumps into Elderly Homes as Energy-efficient Heating and Cooling Solution - A Swedish Case Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Moritz Kuhleber; [2021]
    Keywords : Ground source heat pumps; Elderly homes; Thermal comfort; Energy performance; Multi-family buildings; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Energy efficiency and environmental questions have gained increased attention over the last decade. In combination with global warming and increasing cooling demands, the Swedish market for combined heating and cooling solutions such as ground source heat pumps expands. READ MORE

  4. 3. Rooftop plant factories: effects on energy use for heating, cooling and electric lighting

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Yizhi Zhang; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban and peri-urban agriculture and forestry UPAF ; urban farming UF ; rooftop greenhouse RTG ; lighting; daylighting; energy conservation; roof; greenhouse; food; cities.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Within the next thirty years, two thirds of the human population will live in a city. This growing urban population requires a major shift in the way we produce and distribute food, since industrial agriculture practices contribute to climate change, biodiversity losses, pollution of waterways, soil degradation, etc. READ MORE

  5. 4. Shading system in glass facade architecture

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Arianna Foltran; [2020]
    Keywords : Daylight control; glass facades; visual comfort;

    Abstract : Glass facades building, especially offices, always need shading devices to guarantee occupant's well-being and comfort. However, shading devices are often composed of shutters or fabric tents which creates dark interiors and do not allow access to view out. Moreover, they ruin the aesthetical appearance of glass facades. READ MORE

  6. 5. Indoor thermal comfort and associated adaptive measures towards an energy efficient new campus in Borlänge, Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

    Author : Dimitra Margelou; [2020]
    Keywords : IDA ICE 4.8; Thermal Comfort Assessment; Miljöbyggnad; IDA ICE 4.8;

    Abstract : Thermal comfort of the occupants is of highest importance specifically in Scandinavian countries. Especially for an educational building, both students and working staff spend most of their time indoors, therefore it is critical to guarantee a healthy and productive indoor climate environment around a whole year. READ MORE