An overview of solar energy applications in buildings in Greece. Issue 8 (13th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Papamanolis, Nikos
• Is Part Of: International journal of sustainable energy. Volume 35:Issue 8(2016)
• Page Start: 814
• Page End: 823
• Publication Date: 2016-09-13
• Subjects: Greek buildings -- solar energy -- solar energy systems -- sustainable buildings -- sustainable technologies; Solar energy -- Periodicals; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; 621.4705
• DOI: 10.1080/14786451.2014.950965
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1478-6451

Abstract

Abstract : This work classifies and describes the main fields of solar energy exploitation in buildings in Greece, a country with high solar energy capacities. The study focuses on systems and technologies that apply to residential and commercial buildings following the prevailing design and construction practices (conventional buildings) and investigates the effects of the architectural and constructional characteristics of these buildings on the respective applications. In addition, it examines relevant applications in other building categories and in buildings with increased ecological sensitivity in their design and construction (green buildings). Through its findings, the study seeks to improve the efficiency and broaden the scope of solar energy applications in buildings in Greece to the benefit of their energy and environmental performance.