Solar - Prediction and Detection of Sunlight through Transparent Surfaces of Buildings

Energia | Valorização e uso eficiente dos recursos endógenos naturais, Tecnologias ao serviço da qualidade de vida

TRL3 - Prova experimental do conceito

One important aspect to be considered when buying a house or apartment is an adequate sunlight exposure.

The same applies to the evaluation of the effects of new construction sites on existing buildings.

In different climates and seasons, it is not always easy to assess if there will be excess or lack of sunlight, and both can lead to discomfort and excessive energy consumption.

Given variables such as latitude and longitude, configuration of windows, balconies and other sunlight entry surfaces, and a survey of the surrounding obstacles, it is possible to predict the presence of sunlight over time.

This project aims to develop a software package that receives the above stated inputs and produces the desired sunlight availability outputs.

Financiamento

FCT