solar chimney

This article refers to a device for ventilation. For the power generation technology, see Solar updraft tower. A solar chimney — often referred to as a thermal chimney — is a way of improving the natural ventilation of buildings by using  convection of air heated by passive solar energy. A simple description of a solar chimney is that of a vertical shaft utilizing solar energy to enhance the natural stack ventilation through a building.
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