WINDAT: Windows as renewable energy sources for Europe - window energy data network

• Research unit: EU RFP
• Project number: 01.0332

Key words (English)

Renewable energy; windows; simulation; database;
Construction Technology; Economic Aspects; Energy Saving

Alternative project number (English)

EU project number: NNE5-2000-00122

Research programs (English)

EU-programme: 5. Frame Research Programme - 1.4b.1 Cleaner energy systems, including renewables

Short description (German)

Siehe Abstract

Further information (English)

Full name of research-institution/enterprise:
Eidg. Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt EMPA
Abteilung Bauphysik

Partners and International Organizations (German)

Coordinator: Netherlands Org. for Applied Sc. Research, Delft (NL)

Abstract (German)

The aim of the WINDAT network is to make available and widely distribute a free, Europe at software tool with high quality input and output for the calculation of the thermal and solar properties of commercial and innovative window systems on the basis of known component (glazings, shading devices, frames and edges, gases) properties and thermal and solar/optical interactions between the components. Both for standard product information (based on routines from European standards) and for more advanced calculations 'design conditions) and for innovative products for which no European standards exist yet. Collectively supported and used in research, industry, standardisation, education and design throughout Europe to compare, select and promote innovative windows and window components for the optimum use of renewable energy (solar gains and daylight), highest energy savings (thermal insulation) and the best indoor comfort (solar shading, daylight quality).

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: Euro-DB of the
State Secretariat for Education and Research
Hallwylstrasse 4
CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland
Tel. [phone]
Swiss Project-Number: 01.0332