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These folding louvered porch doors provide effective shade from low-angle east and west sunlight and can open for views; the photovoltaic panels overhead allow in filtered natural light
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Research by the Florida Solar Energy Center showed that light-colored and reflective roofs reduced cooling energy consumption by 18%-26%, reduced peak energy demand for cooling by 28%-35%, and reduced attic temperatures by 20°F.
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Right - Solar photovoltaic panels are installed on the highest parts of the roof to avoid being shaded by other parts of the house.
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Right - The simple rectangular design of this home provides a large expanse of roof for solar panels.
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Right – This model home for the Solar Decathlon competition incorporates vertical trellises and retractable exterior blinds to control solar heat gain.
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To improve solar power production, builders and developers can plan subdivision lot lines and roads for predominantly north and south orientations.
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