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Solar Scientist Receives Award For Daylight Research
Copenhagen, Denmark (SPX) Jul 11, 2008 Richard Perez, an international expert in the science behind solar energy, is the recipient of the Daylight and Building Component Award for 2008. Perez will receive 100,000 Euro from The Villum Kann Rasmussen Fonden and The Velux Fonden for his contributions to the study of daylight and sustainable energy. Through two decades of work, Professor Perez has developed various models for measuring solar radiation and daylight that are used by architects, engineers and energy professionals worldwide. Perez's models help architects simulate exact daylight conditions at any given location on the planet - allowing them to design with greater accuracy and efficiency. His work also has focused extensively on measuring solar radiation at all points on the globe by using existing weather satellite imagery. This has made it possible to optimize the placement and functionality of solar energy plants and facilities. Through his work, he has co-operated with among others NASA, the European Space Agency and The United States Department of Energy. "His name is basically unknown amongst architects and engineers, but the tools he has created are very widely used," says Merete Madsen, an architect and Associate Professor at the The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Architecture. "When we use simulation programs, for instance, the Perez Model is often used as a drop-down menu in the software - and Richard Perez is the man behind these formulas. He has made detailed daylighting simulation possible for modern architecture." This means that no matter if a museum is located in Stockholm or Cairo, the proper amount of daylight penetration can be calculated and things like windows can be better designed based on local climactic, seasonal and time conditions. Since the North American blackout in 2003, Professor Perez - who is on staff at the University of Albany - has been helping to form new energy policy in the State of New York. Professor Perez's measurements have proven that in the future, and despite its cloudy climate, it will be more effective for New York City to use locally produced solar power for a large part of its energy needs. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Share This Article With Planet Earth
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