Question

the solar panels absorb sunlight that is later used to heat the house directly. the tree provides shade preventing heating of the house in the summer. how does the tree help in passive heating of the house in winter?

Answer 1

Sunlight is absorbed by the solar panels and is afterwards used to directly heat the home. The shade the trees give keeps the house from getting too hot in the summer. How does the tree contribute to the house's wintertime passive heating? As a result of the tree losing its leaves, the house receives more sunshine.