Installation of buffer container between solar equipment rooms

Do zero energy houses use thermal buffer spaces?

To explore nearly zero energy design methods in severe cold regions, China organized the third China International Solar Decathlon in these areas. This study analyzed fifteen zero energy houses from the competition and found that twelve of them used thermal buffer spaces.

Do ceiling mounted thermal buffer rooms save energy?

The study results indicate that ceiling mounted thermal buffer room exhibit the most significant energy savings among the various types of thermal buffer spaces, with a general energy savings rate exceeding 40 %. However, this level of savings still falls short of the target of 88.6 %.

Do thermal buffer spaces save energy?

Currently, research on thermal buffer spaces primarily focuses on their thermal performance, design methods, and material selection. In research on sunrooms (SR), J. Gainza-Barrencua et al. studied the energy consumption of homes using sunrooms as an energy-saving measure across various climatic zones in Spain.

Are thermal buffer spaces effective in reducing indoor heat demand?

This study analyzed fifteen zero energy houses from the competition and found that twelve of them used thermal buffer spaces. The findings show that thermal buffer spaces are effective in reducing indoor heat demand for nearly zero energy house in severe cold regions.