Solar Energy for homes

FREE Solar Energy for homes are found anywhere in the world.
No matter where you live.

You might be interested to know how many people use solar energy or even how many homes use solar energy?
Well, here’s the thing –

Each and every one of us uses solar energy and each and every house on the planet uses solar energy!

It’s called passive solar energy and as long as the sun shines it will provide us with an abundance of heat and light >> for free.

solar energy for homes graphic Passive solar energy for homes makes the best use of the sun, the wind, the construction material and the site to ensure a house is as comfortable as possible inside all year round.

Passive solar energy residential design

Employ these 7 basic fundamentals about passive solar energy for homes and start saving money and energy today!

1. Orientation, layout and positioning of your house on the land

Orientate your living areas to the south side of the house, which receives most of the sun throughout the day (north if you live in the southern hemisphere).

2. Insulation and draught proofing

Make sure your walls, roof and floors are insulated and fill any gaps where draughts might come through.

3. Ventilation

Position doors and windows opposite each other to allow for a cooling breeze to flow through the house when the air cools down in the evening of a hot summers day.

4. Windows

Windows on the south side of the house should be bigger to allow more sun to penetrate the house during the day and windows on the north side smaller to prevent heat lost at night.

5. Landscaping

Position trees and plants to direct a cooling breeze into your house, whiles shading it during summer. Plant trees that shed their leaves in winter.

6. Shading

Make sure external shading structures are wide enough to block out the sun in summer, while still allowing the low winter sun to enter.

7. Thermal mass

Polished concrete, tile or slate floors and brick walls will absorb the heat throughout the day and release it slowly at night, reducing the need to run expensive heaters. Carpet acts as an insulator and will not retain the heat.

Although it’s far easier to achieve passive solar energy for homes during the planning stage, you can incorporate many of these elements without spending a great deal of money or time.

It might be as easy as filling in a few gaps, installing an additional window or moving your living area from the chilly north side of the house to the sunny south side...

Thinking of installing a solar energy system? Why not get a
FREE Quote for your specific project, from a highly rated local, licensed contractors within 48 hours. No obligation.

For more solar energy information, including passive solar energy residential design - check out our hand picked selection of solar energy books...

solar energy for homes - Top

Our Homepage