Performance of Solar Facade Components

Overview

The objectives of this Task are to determine the solar visual and thermal performance of materials and components, such as advanced glazing, for use in more energy efficient, comfortable, sustainable buildings, on the basis of an application oriented energy performance assessment methodology; and to promote increased confidence in the use of these products by developing and applying appropriate methods for assessment of durability, reliability and environmental impact.

Task Information

Duration January 2000 - December 2005 Operating Agent Michael Kohl Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems 79110 Freiburg Germany mike@ise.fhg.de