passive solar

adjective

Making direct use of solar energy without first converting it to another form such as electricity.

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Meanings

adjectivepassive solar (not comparable)
  1. not comparableMaking direct use of solar energy without first converting it to another form such as electricity.

    Passive solar energy utilizes building constituents such as walls, floors, roofs, windows, exterior building elements and landscaping to control heat generated by sun.

    2014 September 20, “Passive Solar Energy”, in AENews
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