Network Results and Outcomes

Innovative integration of solar energy systems with the building envelope and with heating, cooling, ventilation and energy storage systems will contribute in gradually transforming the way we conceive, design and operate buildings so as to achieve close to net-zero energy consumption. The resulting GHG emission reductions will be another benefit.
SBRN will develop innovative building-integrated photovoltaic-thermal systems, improved solar thermal systems and efficient power generation systems for solar buildings.
Design tools, operating strategies and control algorithms will be developed to enable efficient design and operation of solar-optimized buildings. These tools and operating strategies will take a holistic view of buildings, emphasizing optimal combination of energy efficiency and solar energy utilization, solar heating of fresh air and abundant daylight. They will contribute to enhancing our indoor environment.
SBRN will train over 100 graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and undergraduate research assistants who will contribute to making its vision a reality.