Heat pumps are considered as easy to use while utilizing the possibility of bringing low-
temperature heat sources to a higher temperature. Thus, low-grade renewable energy …

The ability to control and optimise energy consumption at end-user level is of increasing
interest as a means to achieve a balance between supply and demand, particularly when …

Demand side energy flexibility is increasingly being viewed as an essential enabler for the
swift transition to a low-carbon energy system that displaces conventional fossil fuels with …

Increasing the penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES), eg wind and solar,
intermittency and volatility of the supply-side are increasing in power systems worldwide …

In recent years, energy saving has attracted the attention of researchers due to environment,
energy, and reliability issues. Energy saving due to these advantages is one of the major …

This paper presents a review of the application of model predictive control strategies to
active thermal energy storage systems. To date, model predictive control has been used to …

In this paper, a comprehensive review is performed on hybrid systems using electrical Heat
Pumps for Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning systems and Domestic Hot Water …

Precise and quick thermal load prediction for buildings is imperative in realizing the flexibility
of building energy systems. Operation optimization based on the prediction results can …

The aim of the present paper is to investigate the influence of electricity tariffs on energy
flexibility in buildings and associated energy costs. A residential building located in Stuttgart …

The identification, quantification, and control of demand flexibility is the major challenge for
future grid operations and requires innovative methods and new control strategies. Optimal …