Solar energy use in China

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · J. of Solar Sciences; ()

OSTI ID:5633342

Butti, K

There are more passive solar-heated homes in Northern China than in any other place in the world, since from ancient times Chinese homes have been built and oriented to take advantage of the winter sun. Current solar energy research in China is described including the activities of the Beijing Solar Energy Research Institute and the Gansu Natural Energy Research Institute.

• OSTI ID: 5633342
• Journal Information: J. of Solar Sciences; (), Vol. 1:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
CHINA
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
USES
ASIA
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
HEATING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
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