Can You Use The Sun For Air Conditioning?
Sounds silly, doesn't it? But its true! Let's take a look at how what warms us, can also keep us cool.
Did you know that the sun can actually both heat and cool our environnment? The same energy that provides warmth for you and your family in the winter can also provide air conditioning for your family during the summer. How does that work, your probably asking, right?
Well, many new cooling systems have been developed and tested over the past few years to utilize this very principal. The simplest methods rely on a coolant that soaks up and dissipates heat from the home. Although this method is simple, it has been proven to be quite effective. It can be as unproblematic as placing a pool of water on the rooftop which will assimilate heat from the inside of the home as it evaporates on exposure to the sun. You would be amazed at the difference these methods can make when cooling your home. Ever heard of this before? Sometimes, I don't think we even realize how many different versions of air conditioners there are available, I know I didn't.
Thanks to advances in modern technology, there are more options available in the air conditioning marketplace than ever before. More sophisticated solar air conditioning systems have a solar collector which is shaded during sunlight. A storage medium stores heat during the day and releases it at night by exposing the solar collector to the cool night air. Options such as these allow you to utilize the power of the sun to cool or heat your home regardless of the season.
Since the solar collector needs shade at several times of day, a retractable overhanging should be installed. Also, since the system has to be reversed in the winter, it's import that the solar collector can be exposed to the sun if needed.
Solar panels are also useable in normal air conditioners. It so happens that the periods of intense heat correspond to the periods of peak electricity useage. As long as you have solar panels which bring forth sufficient electricity, you can use air conditioners at little or no cost. Unlike my personal home's bill which can easily in the summer rival half our home payment!
Solar cooling that does not take advantage of advanced technology is another possibility. Running water on the walls of our homes could be another way of cooling them. The high temperature of the sun causes the water to evaporate and dissipate the heat within the house. This kind of system can be placed on walls or on rooftops.
Utilizing an air conditioning system has become one of the greatest expenses for most households. Using solar energy to reduce this cost is a much wiser decision to make financially, as well as ecologically. The less we utilize fossil fuels for heating and cooling our enviornment, the cleaner and healthier the environment will be, and the more money for other fun things. With the savings with the right kind of air conditioner, you can have that family vacation you have wanted this year!
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posted by amw @ 6:22 PM
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