Thermal energy storage (TES) is increasingly important due to the demand-supply
challenge caused by the intermittency of renewable energy and waste heat dissipation to …

Although phase change materials are significant for heat storage, the fundamental issue
with energy storage is their poor heat conductivity. Three scenarios have been widely …

The demand for electricity has been increasing worldwide and it is predicted that this trend
will be particularly reinforced in developing countries by the gradual electrification of the …

Focusing on the multiple objectives of maximum solar heating capacity, maximum COP of
heat pump and minimum soil heating capacity, a model of one typical building and two …

Developing high-efficiency solar photothermal conversion and storage (SPCS) technology is
significant in solving the imbalance between the supply and demand of solar energy …

The ongoing European regulations towards the decarbonization of energy intensive sectors
such as heating and cooling will lead to an increase of heat pump appliances. Apart from …

Phase change materials (PCMs) offer higher levels energy storage density than
conventional hot water tanks commonly used with solar hot water systems. The present …

Ground source heat pump systems (GSHP) are one of the sustainable energy resources that
provide heating and cooling to buildings. A stable ground temperature has a key role in the …

This paper presents a detailed analysis of the research into modern thermal energy storage
systems dedicated to autonomous buildings. The paper systematises the current state of …

Cascade configuration is commonly considered suitable for high temperature heat pump
when there is significant temperature difference between heat source and heat supply …