The Evaluation of Using Solar Energy for Heating of Buildings and Residential Areas of Azerbaijan

Climate plays a major role both in determination of the type of building and shelters، and in the rate of individual''s requirement to energy demand and supply (this role is sometimes a limiting factor and at the other times an effective parameter). Therefore، the process of determination، recognition، and controlling of climatic effects on the rate of energy use is regarded as one of the important elements. There are quite a lot of differences between the patterns of various types of energy sources، for different purposes، different buildings، and also various societies and individuals. It is apparent that the amount of energy demand and requirement is much higher in cold than warm climates. The consumption or demand for greater use of energy in cold climates will in turu necessitate higher costs. This is considered as one of the main problems in such areas. Accordingly، the Azerbaijan area as part of northwest of Iran، is facing with problems and limitations of energy supply due to its cold and mountainous climate. Therefore، the study and precise recognition of solar energy as one of the best energy source of the world is an essential and irreversible action to be taken with the purpose of future planning and an appropriate management of energy.