1. Ktisis Cyprus University of Technology

Builting Integration of Solar Thermal Systems

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Project title
Builting Integration of Solar Thermal Systems
Code
BISTS
Project Coordinator
Start date
01-06-2013
Expected Completion
31-05-2017
 

Description

Abstract
Energy use in buildings represents 40% of the total primary energy used in the EU and therefore developing effective energy alternatives is imperative. Solar thermal systems (STS) will have a main role to play as they contribute directly to the heating and cooling of buildings and the provision of domestic hot water. STS are typically mounted on building roofs with no attempt to incorporate them into the building envelope, creating aesthetic challenges and space availability problems.