Abstract
This fact sheet for use with primary school classes describes what solar collectors are and how they work, passive solar rooms, flat-plate collectors, and why one should use solar heating systems. Making a solar air heater is described step-by-step with illustrations. A resource list for both students and teachers is provided for further information.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 8 |
| State | Published - 1994 |
Bibliographical note
Produced for the U.S. Department of Energy by the National Renewable Energy LaboratoryNREL Publication Number
- ACNR/MK-15772
Other Report Number
- DOE/CH10093-272
Keywords
- construction
- educational tools
- energy conservation, consumption, and utilization
- passive solar heating systems
- pipes
- solar absorbers
- solar air heaters
- solar collectors
- solar energy
- thermal insulation
- vents
