As one of the most important and advanced technology for carbon-mitigation in the building
sector, building performance simulation (BPS) has played an increasingly important role …

Electric (mechanical vapour-compression) heat pumps are acknowledged as a key
technology for heat decarbonisation, their role being evidently more significant than …

Building electrification with distributed energy resources (DERs) is a promising strategy to
decarbonize the building sector. Considering the inter-dependencies between operations …

Surrogate-based optimisation (SBO) algorithms are a powerful technique that combine
machine learning and optimisation to solve expensive optimisation problems. This type of …

Open-source modelling libraries facilitate the standardization and harmonization of model
development. In the context of building energy systems, Modelica is a suitable modelling …

District heating systems are gaining global recognition as an essential tool for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a low-carbon-energy future. In this context …

AixCaliBuHA enables an automated calibration of dynamic building and HVAC (heating,
ventilation and air conditioning) simulation models. Currently, the package supports the …

The transformation process in the building sector towards future city concepts requires
changes in our society that aim for significant emission reduction until 2045. Currently …

This paper studies portfolios of electricity-and hydrogen-driven heat pumps, electricity-and
hydrogen-driven boilers and thermal energy storage technologies from an energy system …

Heat pumps, as highly efficient water heating devices, represent one of the most promising
technologies for replacing coal-fired boilers and conventional electric heating systems. The …