[EnergyPlus_Support] Re: Appropriate setpoints for shading device schedule

["wouter.beck" <wouter.beck@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jkneifel_florida" <jkneifel_florida@...> wrote:
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> I would like to create a schedule to control shades in a building, but I have not been able to find any information on the appropriate setpoint to determine when there is "high solar" on the window surface. Is there a recommended W/m2 during summer months to decrease cooling loads? Thanks in advance.
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An optimum setpoint for shading control really depends on a number of factors including the glazing percentage and the quality (g-value) of the glazing. For low glazing percentages the setpoint can be higher 300-350 W/m2. For high glazing percentages perhaps as low as 100-150 W/m2. 200 W/m2 might be a good start.



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