Solar Ready: An Overview of Implementation Practices

Watson, A. ; Guidice, L. ; Lisell, L. ; Doris, L. ; Busche, S.

关键词: CONSTRUCTION;    DESIGN;    EDUCATION;    IMPLEMENTATION;    LEGISLATION;    LOCAL GOVERNMENT;    MARKET;    ORIENTATION;    PAYBACK PERIOD;    PRODUCTION;    RETROFITTING;    ROOFS;    SHADING SOLAR READY;    BUILDING;    IMPLEMENTATION;    LEGISLATION;    POLICY;    CERTIFICATION;    TRADE ORGANIZATION;    SOLAR BARRIER;    SOLAR DEPLOYMENT;    ORIENTATION;    ROOF;    RESIDENTIAL;    COMMERCIAL;    Integrated Applications;    Solar Energy - General;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1033035
RP-ID  :  NREL/TP-7A40-51296
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1033035
Others  :  TRN: US201202%%623

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This report explores three mechanisms for encouraging solar ready building design and construction: solar ready legislation, certification programs for solar ready design and construction, and stakeholder education. These methods are not mutually exclusive, and all, if implemented well, could contribute to more solar ready construction. Solar ready itself does not reduce energy use or create clean energy. Nevertheless, solar ready building practices are needed to reach the full potential of solar deployment. Without forethought on incorporating solar into design, buildings may be incompatible with solar due to roof structure or excessive shading. In these cases, retrofitting the roof or removing shading elements is cost prohibitive. Furthermore, higher up-front costs due to structural adaptations and production losses caused by less than optimal roof orientation, roof equipment, or shading will lengthen payback periods, making solar more expensive. With millions of new buildings constructed each year in the United States, solar ready can remove installation barriers and increase the potential for widespread solar adoption. There are many approaches to promoting solar ready, including solar ready legislation, certification programs, and education of stakeholders. Federal, state, and local governments have the potential to implement programs that encourage solar ready and in turn reduce barriers to solar deployment. With the guidance in this document and the examples of jurisdictions and organizations already working to promote solar ready building practices, federal, state, and local governments can guide the market toward solar ready implementation.