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Solar Gain in EnergyPlus

Hello,

I am working on a model in E+ and I would like to compare it to a model created on IESVE. In IESVE there is an output called Solar Gain.

It is defined by IESVE as "Solar gain: Solar radiation absorbed on the internal surfaces of the room, plus solar radiation absorbed in glazing and transferred to the room by conduction."

I have checked the output:variable in E+ and I have not found any output to match that. Could anybody help me with that? I would like to know what is the output:variable should I request for Solar Gain in a zone. Or if you have any other suggestion how can I compare the solar gain of the models please let me know.

Thank you very much, your help is highly appreciated.

Solar Gain in EnergyPlus

Hello,

I am working on a model in E+ and I would like to compare it to a model created on IESVE. In IESVE there is an output called Solar Gain.

It is defined by IESVE as "Solar gain: Solar radiation absorbed on the internal surfaces of the room, plus solar radiation absorbed in glazing and transferred to the room by conduction."

I have checked the output:variable in E+ and I have not found any output to match that. Could anybody help me with that? I would like to know what is the output:variable should I request for Solar Gain in a zone. Or if you have any other suggestion how can I compare the solar gain of the models please let me know.

Thank you very much, your help is highly appreciated.