1. Solar Insulation Principles By Avinash Jayakumar

2. What is Insulation? in·su·la·tion Pronunciation: "in(t)-s&-'lA-sh&n Function: noun 1 : the action of separating a conductor from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound; also : the state resulting from such action

3. Solar Heating - Passive Using existing conditions of the environment as efficiently as possible, to heat homes radiantly, while minimizing radiant energy loss Heating is done without the use of additional pumps, mechanisms, etc.

4. Objective of Solar Insulation To maximize the absorption the heat produced by the sun in winter to warm living areas To prevent heat loss back to the environment, thus increase efficiency of Solar heat To reflect heat during the summer and increase the efficiency of air conditioners

5. Methods Used Solar Control Film Insulation Film

6. Other Methods Berm Insulation Greenhouse curtains

7. Recap Radiant heat is preserved in winter Unwanted heat is reflected in summer Sources: http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/solar-gh.html#Insulation http://www.solaroofgarden.com http://www.appliedwindowfilms.co.uk/solar.htm#Solar%20Control%20Film http://www.dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=insulation http://www.science.duq.edu/esm/Course_Material/ESM551/Notes_Only/energy/GIFS/solar4.html