Centrale solaire thermodynamiqueUne centrale solaire thermodynamique (ou centrale solaire thermique à concentration ou encore héliothermodynamique), en anglais CSP (pour concentrated solar power) est un site industriel qui concentre les rayons du Soleil à l'aide de miroirs afin de chauffer un fluide caloporteur, lequel sert en général à produire de l'électricité. Ce type de centrale permet, en stockant ce fluide dans un réservoir, de prolonger le fonctionnement de la centrale plusieurs heures au-delà du coucher du Soleil.
Building designBuilding design refers to the broadly based architectural, engineering and technical applications to the design of buildings. All building projects require the services of a building designer, typically a licensed architect. Smaller, less complicated projects often do not require a licensed professional, and the design of such projects is often undertaken by building designers, draftspersons, interior designers (for interior fit-outs or renovations), or contractors.
Solar powerSolar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power. Photovoltaic cells convert light into an electric current using the photovoltaic effect. Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and solar tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight to a hot spot, often to drive a steam turbine.
Solar air heatSolar air heating is a solar thermal technology in which the energy from the sun, insolation, is captured by an absorbing medium and used to heat air. Solar air heating is a renewable energy heating technology used to heat or condition air for buildings or process heat applications. It is typically the most cost-effective out of all the solar technologies, especially in commercial and industrial applications, and it addresses the largest usage of building energy in heating climates, which is space heating and industrial process heating.
Building services engineeringBuilding services engineering (BSE) is a professional engineering discipline that strives to achieve a safe and comfortable indoor environment whilst minimizing the environmental impact of a building. Alternative titles are "mechanical, electrical and plumbing" (MEP) engineering, "technical building services", "building engineering" or "facilities and services planning engineering". The term BSE is widely used in Commonwealth countries (incl.
Bâtiment (construction)Un bâtiment au sens commun est une construction immobilière, réalisée par intervention humaine, destinée d'une part à servir d'abri, c'est-à-dire à protéger des intempéries des personnes, des biens et des activités, d'autre part à manifester leur permanence comme fonction sociale, politique ou culturelle. Un bâtiment est un ouvrage d'un seul tenant composé de corps de bâtiments couvrant des espaces habitables lorsqu'il est d'une taille importante.
Building engineerA building engineer is recognised as being expert in the use of technology for the design, construction, assessment and maintenance of the built environment. Commercial Building Engineers are concerned with the planning, design, construction, operation, renovation, and maintenance of buildings, as well as with their impacts on the surrounding environment. In Australia building engineers, also known as architectural engineers may work on new building projects, or renovations of existing structures.
Matériau de constructionLes matériaux de construction sont des matériaux utilisés dans les secteurs de la construction : bâtiments et travaux publics (souvent désignés par le sigle BTP). Ils couvrent une vaste gamme des matériaux qui inclut principalement le bois, le verre, l'acier, l'aluminium, les textiles, les matières plastiques (isolants notamment) et les matériaux issus de la transformation de produits de carrières, qui peuvent être plus ou moins élaborés (incluant le béton et divers dérivés de l'argile tels que briques, tuiles, carrelages et divers éléments sanitaires).
Chauffe-eau solaireUn chauffe-eau solaire est un dispositif de captage de l'énergie solaire destiné à fournir partiellement ou totalement de l'eau chaude sanitaire (ECS). Quand il est destiné à une maison individuelle ou à l'usage d'un seul foyer, on parle de CESI, pour « Chauffe-Eau Solaire Individuel ». Ce type de chauffage de l'eau permet, habituellement, de compléter les autres types de chauffage de l'eau, exploitant d'autres sources énergétiques (électricité, énergies fossiles, biomasse) ; dans certaines conditions il permet de les remplacer totalement.
Solar vehicleA solar vehicle or solar electric vehicle is an electric vehicle powered completely or significantly by direct solar energy. Usually, photovoltaic (PV) cells contained in solar panels convert the sun's energy directly into electric energy. The term "solar vehicle" usually implies that solar energy is used to power all or part of a vehicle's propulsion. Solar power may also be used to provide power for communications or controls or other auxiliary functions.