Domestic hot water usage (DHW) accounts for a significant share of energy consumption in
different types of buildings. Achieving a detailed characterization of domestic hot water …

From a sustainable development perspective, reducing hot water consumption poses the
opportunity for increasing water and energy efficiency simultaneously. Comparing with the …

Utilising solar thermal energy for membrane distillation desalination represents a green and
sustainable solution for building environments in regions with a high correlation between …

Solar hot water (SHW) systems are widely used to save energy and reduce CO 2 emissions.
The domestic hot water (DHW) usage behavior of occupants has a significant influence on …

Energy consumption in buildings depends on several physical factors, including its physical
characteristics, various building services systems/appliances used, and the outdoor …

Energy performance of buildings directive sets a goal to achieve a highly energy efficient
and decarbonised building stock by 2050. In this study, a pilot nZEB (nearly zero energy …

Domestic hot water (DHW) heating accounts for up to 30% of average household energy
use. Compared to gas fired water heaters, electric water heaters (EWH) can be powered by …

Domestic hot water (DHW) consumption in dwellings can play a key role in the development
of policies that are focused on energy poverty, and in improving energy efficiency, among …

Energy consumption for domestic hot water (DHW) preparation is one of the main
components of the energy balance of the existing and newly designed buildings. However …

Occupant behavior has a significant impact on building energy consumption and
sustainable development of the community. In-situ monitoring of occupant behavior is one of …