A critical review of the performance evaluation and optimization of grid interactions between zero-energy buildings and power grids

W Zhang, C Yan, Y Xu, J Fang, Y Pan - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2022 - Elsevier
Grid-friendly interaction is the basis for a zero-energy building to achieve its annual energy
balance goals through participation in renewable power sharing with grids and is therefore …

Design optimization of energy systems for zero energy buildings based on grid-friendly interaction with smart grid

S Jia, K Sheng, D Huang, K Hu, Y Xu, C Yan - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Zero-energy buildings usually achieve annual net-zero energy balance by generating
electricity using on-site renewable energies and interconnecting with the power grid …

Global sensitivity analysis for key parameters identification of net-zero energy buildings for grid interaction optimization

Y Zhang, X Zhang, P Huang, Y Sun - Applied Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Utilizing renewable energy to meet the energy demand, net-zero energy building (NZEB) is
considered a promising solution to the worsening energy and environmental problems. Due …

Occupancy-based buildings-to-grid integration framework for smart and connected communities

B Dong, Z Li, A Taha, N Gatsis - Applied energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Buildings-to-grid (BtG) integration simulations are becoming prevalent due to the
development of smart buildings and smart grid. Buildings are the major energy consumers of …

Building-group-level performance evaluations of net zero energy buildings with non-collaborative controls

Y Sun, G Huang, X Xu, ACK Lai - Applied Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Net zero energy building (NZEB) is widely considered an effective solution to the increasing
energy and environmental problems. Focusing on performance optimizations at single …

Grid interaction and environmental impact of a net zero energy building

G Tumminia, F Guarino, S Longo, D Aloisio… - Energy Conversion and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The concept of Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB), as a grid-connected building that
generates as much energy as it uses over a given period, has been developing through …

[PDF][PDF] Understanding net zero energy buildings: evaluation of load matching and grid interaction indicators

J Salom, J Widén, J Candanedo, I Sartori… - … of building simulation, 2011 - ww.iea-shc.org
Although several alternative definitions exist, a Net-Zero Energy Building (Net ZEB) can be
succinctly described as a grid-connected building that generates as much energy as it uses …

Analysis of load match and grid interaction indicators in net zero energy buildings with simulated and monitored data

J Salom, AJ Marszal, J Widén, J Candanedo… - Applied Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
The main objective of this paper is to contribute to the discussion on the role of Net Zero
Energy Buildings (Net ZEBs) on future energy systems by the interplay between on-site …

A collaborative control optimization of grid-connected net zero energy buildings for performance improvements at building group level

C Fan, G Huang, Y Sun - Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Due to inherent differences in building usage and system configuration, NZEBs frequently
show different sufficiency of renewable energy at same moments, thereby providing chances …

Net-zero energy building clusters emulator for energy planning and operation evaluation

X Li, J Wen - Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 2017 - Elsevier
The emergence of smart grids, Net-zero energy buildings, and advanced building energy
demand response technologies continuously drives the needs for better design and …