Horan, Peter and Luther, Mark 2016, Going solar: the ramifications, in ASA 2016 : Revisiting the Role of Architectural Science in Design & Practice : Proceedings of the 50th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Sth Aust., pp. 745-754.
ASA 2016 : Revisiting the Role of Architectural Science in Design & Practice : Proceedings of the 50th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association
As the number of photovoltaic systems grows and costs decrease dramatically along with their connect-to-grid tariffs, we ask whether our investments all make sense. This is a real case study, comparing energy use before and after going solar, by installing PV, reducing electrical energy use by retrofitting lighting, and storing electricity in a hybrid vehicle. The case study covers more than energy savings and explores the results of these actions. We present and develop data to calculate and illustrate the findings of energy generation, its use and sale back to the grid. We explore the reasons for, and benefits of, each of the investments and justify why ‘Going Solar’ makes plain good sense for thefuture.
ISBN
9780992383534
Language
eng
Field of Research
120104 Architectural Science and Technology (incl Acoustics, Lighting, Structure and Ecologically Sustainable Design)
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