2011 Solar Decathlon
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 August 2011) | Viewed by 176
Special Issue Editor
Interests: energy storage; solar absorption cooling; thermochemical energy storage; low carbon technology; thermal energy systems; energy balance and analysis, energy management; nano-structured phase change material; green transport
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Dear Colleagues,
Carbon emission arising from high-energy consumption in buildings is recognised as one of the greatest environmental threats facing the world today. With the current trend in global urbanisation growth, it is inevitable that social, legal and economic pressures will for many years to come, present countries with serious environmental problems. The unlimited source of solar energy and its friendliness to the environment has made it a potential and probably the most attractive alternative source of energy to fossil fuels for application in buildings. However the key to the success of utilising this resource still lies to a large extent in the development and application of appropriate solar technologies, building design and construction methods and operating strategies. This special issue therefore focuses on broad range of solar technologies and building integration systems, measures and programs that demonstrate the advances in solar energy application in buildings. Papers that cover solar associated technologies are also welcome.
Prof. Jo Darkwa
Guest Editor
