When we hear the term net zero-energy buildings, it can spring up a confusion in the minds of many, as what exactly is this. To put it in very simple terms, it can be said that, it is a building, which produces the same amount of energy, that it consumes. So, the net energy consumed from the grid is virtually zero.

A structure aiming to be turned into zero-energy building includes renewable energies aiming to consume as less energy as possible. These kinds of buildings have a potential to save about 50% to 70% of energy as opposed to a normal building.

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Producing their Own Power

Buildings which are to attain net-zero energy produce energy as a means of counterbalancing their consumption.

A solar energy system can be installed in a building to for balancing consumption with production, and send excess energy back to the grid. Solar technology has gone a notch further in the recent years, and is gaining immense popularity as an alternative source of power generation. The improved solar cell efficiency has done a lot for making solar cells affordable.

Storing solar energy is the next big thing in the green tech industry. Both residential and commercial power storage will play a big role in decreasing the overall consumption. Giving customers the choice to produce their own energy to turn out to be self-sufficient, or even selling the excess power, will give rise to not just a net-zero energy building but even a net-positive future.

It is because of the introduction of net-zero energy plans by the governments, the demand for net-zero energy building will continue to grow in the tears to come.