Comments on: Insolation Is Not a Typo for Insulation

By: Steve Waclo

Steve Waclo — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 12:02:37 +0000

Allison,

Allison,

Another “enlightening” article. OK, could not resist!

It would appear the variables you list result in rather unexpected (to me) variations across the country.

Take a peek at this map:

http://tyconpower.com/learning_center/insolation-map.png 

All the best.

By: Steve Waclo

Steve Waclo — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 08:02:37 +0000

Allison,

Allison,

Another "enlightening" article. OK, could not resist!

It would appear the variables you list result in rather unexpected (to me) variations across the country.

Take a peek at this map:

http://tyconpower.com/learning_center/insolation-map.png 

All the best.

By: w d

w d — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 00:08:02 +0000
"Insolation". OK.
"Insolation". OK. Exposure to the sun.

When we see terms like this, it's often in the context of effects on solar panel(PV)performance or solar thermal system performance. These have to do with the productive capture and utilization of solar energy.

What does the ENERGY VANGUARD have to say about the AVOIDANCE of solar energy capture (ex: the unwanted heating of a building during summer)? For new construction or existing buildings, what are the most cost effective options for reducing this insolation?

Naturally, roof overhangs, site orientation, use of non-absorbing materials, and careful placement of windows will be important for new construction. What else should be considered for existing buildings?

Once our buildings are properly sealed and insulated and we have our PV arrays kicked in, it seems to me that understanding and managing our insolation is an area for additional improved performance. Take for example a home or condo in the Atlanta area. I have family there.

By: w d

w d — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:08:02 +0000
"Insolation". OK.
"Insolation". OK. Exposure to the sun.    When we see terms like this, it's often in the context of effects on solar panel(PV)performance or solar thermal system performance. These have to do with the productive capture and utilization of solar energy.    What does the ENERGY VANGUARD have to say about the AVOIDANCE of solar energy capture (ex: the unwanted heating of a building during summer)? For new construction or existing buildings, what are the most cost effective options for reducing this insolation?    Naturally, roof overhangs, site orientation, use of non-absorbing materials, and careful placement of windows will be important for new construction. What else should be considered for existing buildings?    Once our buildings are properly sealed and insulated and we have our PV arrays kicked in, it seems to me that understanding and managing our insolation is an area for additional improved performance. Take for example a home or condo in the Atlanta area. I have family there.

By: Allison Bailes

Allison Bailes — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:33:56 +0000
Doctor Energy Smart
Doctor Energy Smart: True, for some insulation types like spray foam or foamboard.

By: Doctor Energy Smart

Doctor Energy Smart — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:31:32 +0000
Insulation, of course, is
Insulation, of course, is what we put in our floors, walls, and ceilings to reduce heat flow by conduction. I might add the word convection here

By: Allison Bailes

Allison Bailes — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:18:26 +0000
Larry Z.:
Larry Z.: You're right. Longitude does have an effect, but it's already captured by the time of day. I've revised the article.

Armando: I don't know, but you sure get some "interesting" results when you do a Google image search on "insolite."

By: Armando

Armando — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:06:49 +0000
So you would not find
So you would not find insolite to use outsulation and insulation to prevent a house from extreme insolation?

By: Larry Zarker

Larry Zarker — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:01:05 +0000
Why is insolation affected by
Why is insolation affected by longitude? Do you mean the rotation of the earth?

By: Allison Bailes

Allison Bailes — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:33:56 +0000
Doctor Energy Smart
Doctor Energy Smart: True, for some insulation types like spray foam or foamboard.