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NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
How would we model a solar tube light fixture in Energy Pro Software? We want to get the light thru it, but not the heat. Can we just make it a skylight with really good thermal properties or is there another way?
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Marcus Sheffer
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October 1, 2015 - 12:43 pm
You need to model it as it exists directly in the software. If the software can't model it directly you should find a published work around, preferably vetted and peer reviewed. You then model it as an exceptional calculation.
Solar tubs in general do not necessarily eliminate the heat gain component in my experience.
For specifics on how to model this in Energy Pro I would ask customer support.