[HTML][HTML] 5th generation district heating and cooling systems: A review of existing cases in Europe

S Buffa, M Cozzini, M D'antoni, M Baratieri… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
This article investigates 40 thermal networks in operation in Europe that are able to cover
both the heating and cooling demands of buildings by means of distributed heat pumps …

A qualitative assessment of integrated active cooling systems: A review with a focus on system flexibility and climate resilience

E Elnagar, A Zeoli, R Rahif, S Attia, V Lemort - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Space cooling now has the fastest-growing energy end-use in buildings, with an
almost tripled energy demand compared to 1990. This paper provides a state-of-the-art …

Analyzing similarities between the European Union countries in terms of the structure and volume of energy production from renewable energy sources

J Brodny, M Tutak - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
The European Union (EU) countries, as one of the most economically developed regions in
the world, are taking increasingly decisive actions to reduce the emission of harmful …

Effects of hot nights on mortality in Southern Europe

D Royé, F Sera, A Tobías, R Lowe, A Gasparrini… - …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Background: There is strong evidence concerning the impact of heat stress on mortality,
particularly from high temperatures. However, few studies to our knowledge emphasize the …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive scouting of space cooling technologies in Europe: Key characteristics and development trends

E Elnagar, S Pezzutto, B Duplessis… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive taxonomy and assessment of existing and emerging
space cooling technologies in Europe. The study aims to categorize 32 alternative space …

Assessment of the space heating and domestic hot water market in Europe—open data and results

S Pezzutto, S Croce, S Zambotti, L Kranzl, A Novelli… - Energies, 2019 - mdpi.com
The paper investigates the European space heating (SH) and domestic hot water (DHW)
market in order to close knowledge gaps concerning its size. The stimulus for this research …

Thermodynamic analysis of a CO2 air-conditioning concept for multi-family houses in temperate and subtropical climates based on experimental data

O Aljolani, F Heberle, D Brüggemann - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of synthetic refrigerants is strongly restricted worldwide to combat the double threat
of ozone layer depletion (ODP) and global warming (GWP). Carbon dioxide (CO 2), as a …

AI-based physical and virtual platform with 5-layered architecture for sustainable smart energy city development

S Park, S Lee, S Park, S Park - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
To build sustainable smart energy cities (SECs) around the world, many countries are now
combining customized services and businesses within their energy infrastructure and urban …

Quantify the magnitude and energy impact of overcooling in a sub-tropical campus building

H Zhong, M Guo, Y Wang, Z Wang - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Overcooling leads to unnecessary energy wastes and low thermal satisfaction rate. This
study investigates the magnitude and energy impact of overcooling in a sub-tropical …

Screening of cooling technologies in Europe: Alternatives to vapour compression and possible market developments

S Pezzutto, G Quaglini, P Riviere, L Kranzl, A Novelli… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study is to investigate, review, and assess the recent advances of alternative
cooling technologies using traditional vapor compression (VC) systems as a baseline …