It is crucial to develop thermal insulation solutions for opaque envelopes of low-energy
buildings that match the global sustainable development vision. With the popularity of low …

This study reviews water-based wall systems for space heating and cooling and thermal
barriers (TB) for the reduction of buildings' thermal load. The review gives a general …

Short-term photovoltaic (PV) power forecasting is essential for integrating renewable energy
sources into the grid as it provides accurate and timely information on the expected output of …

There is an ever-increasing interest in radiant cooling systems (RCSs) due to their energy-
saving potential and improved indoor thermal environment in modern buildings. In this part …

The application potential of radiant floor cooling systems is affected by climatic conditions.
The meteorological parameters of 22 cities in five climatic zones in China (severe cold (SC) …

Ever increasing numbers of air-conditioners and, in many places, more extreme weather
and urban overheating are placing additional stresses on electricity networks globally …

Thermal energy storage systems in buildings can store cooling/heating energy during non-
peak load hours or when renewable energy sources are available for later use when …

In this paper, an easy to apply and computationally efficient energy management system
(EMS) for microgrids of building prosumers is proposed. It is based on a hierarchical multi …

The use of radiant wall cooling presents a potentially feasible solution to cover the cooling
demand of buildings due to its suitability for combination with renewable energy sources at …

A major challenge in renewable energy planning and integration with existing systems is the
management of intermittence of the resources and customer demand uncertainties that are …