Design optimization and optimal control of grid-connected and standalone nearly/net zero energy buildings
Nearly/net zero energy buildings (nZEBs) have attracted increasing attention particularly
when high and complex performance is required in terms of energy-saving, indoor thermal …
when high and complex performance is required in terms of energy-saving, indoor thermal …
DC integration of residential photovoltaic systems: A survey
PV systems are penetrating the energy generation market rapidly and their output strongly
depends on environmental conditions. To maximize the energy yield, the utilization of power …
depends on environmental conditions. To maximize the energy yield, the utilization of power …
Opportunities for enhanced lean construction management using Internet of Things standards
Traditionally, production control on construction sites has been challenging, and still
remains challenging. The ad-hoc production control methods that are usually used, most of …
remains challenging. The ad-hoc production control methods that are usually used, most of …
A digital-twin evaluation of net zero energy building for existing buildings
S Kaewunruen, P Rungskunroch, J Welsh - Sustainability, 2018 - mdpi.com
With buildings around the world accounting for nearly one-third of global energy demand
and the availability of fossil fuels constantly on the decline, there is a need to ensure that this …
and the availability of fossil fuels constantly on the decline, there is a need to ensure that this …
Overview and future challenges of nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) design in Eastern Europe
Abstract The European Unions' ambition for the construction sector is to be carbon neutral
by 2030 for new construction. Since 2021, all new buildings in the EU should have been …
by 2030 for new construction. Since 2021, all new buildings in the EU should have been …
Optimal design of renewable energy solution sets for net zero energy buildings
Net-zero energy buildings (NZEBs) have been considered as an efficient solution to limit the
growing energy consumption and pollution emissions from buildings. The configurations …
growing energy consumption and pollution emissions from buildings. The configurations …
The operational performance of “net zero energy building”: A study in China
Z Zhou, L Feng, S Zhang, C Wang, G Chen, T Du, Y Li… - Applied energy, 2016 - Elsevier
There is no lack of studies on “net zero energy buildings”(“nZEB”). However, the vast
majority of these studies focus on theories and simulation. The actual operational …
majority of these studies focus on theories and simulation. The actual operational …
Ground heat exchangers: Applications, technology integration and potentials for zero energy buildings
J Gao, A Li, X Xu, W Gang, T Yan - Renewable energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Ground heat exchanger takes the soil underground as heat source or sink to supply cooling
or heating. It has been widely used in building heating and cooling systems due to high …
or heating. It has been widely used in building heating and cooling systems due to high …
Experimental analysis of a self consumption strategy for residential building: The integration of PV system and geothermal heat pump
A Franco, F Fantozzi - Renewable Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
The paper analyzes the perspective of a solution for the mutual interaction of a Photovoltaic
(PV) generator and a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) in the context of a residential …
(PV) generator and a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) in the context of a residential …
[HTML][HTML] Low-energy buildings in combination with grid decarbonization, life cycle assessment of passive house buildings in Northern Ireland
This paper implements a Life Cycle Assessment of several low-energy/passive house
buildings located in Northern Ireland. This work aims (i) to assess the environmental …
buildings located in Northern Ireland. This work aims (i) to assess the environmental …