Thermal mass systems can store solar energy in the form of heat at domestically useful temperatures for daily or interseasonal durations. Thermal storage systems generally use readily available materials with high specific heat capacities such as water, earth and stone. Well-designed systems can lower peak demand, shift time-of-use to off-peak hours and reduce overall heating and cooling requirements. COUNT 4
QSN1 In what form do thermal mass systems store solar energy? ANS1 heat QSN2 What is the system called that can store solar energy in the form of heat? ANS2 Thermal mass systems QSN3 What are some of the materials used in thermal storage systems? ANS3 water, earth and stone QSN4 What is something that can be accomplished by a thermal mass system? ANS4 reduce overall heating and cooling requirements