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. 

The energy desired for keeping the lights on, cool the vicinity, heat water, and run devices offsets through renewable energy 

This sort of building is heavily reliant on the weather for the generation of electricity. Hence, if the conditions on a given day are not suitable for the generation of electricity, it gathers energy from the grid. 

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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.