Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8116938 | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | 2015 | 17 Pages |
Abstract
Based on the above assumptions, the article investigates the different possibilities of architectural integration of active solar systems and analyses the benefits gained and the difficulties caused by the particularities of the contemporary urban fabric, highlighting, at the same time, the restrictions that apply to traditional settlements. As a result, the placement is not always the optimum option in terms of energy efficiency and power generation. Nevertheless, it presents important quantitative advantages in terms of the surfaces that could be utilised and qualitative advantages in terms of educating the general public on issues of energy conservation, renewable energy sources and sustainable development. The economic crisis, that has affected both countries, makes the need to exploit the benefits of active solar systems integration even more pronounced and desired.
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Authors
Flora Bougiatioti, Aimilios Michael,