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A methodology for economic efficient design of Net Zero Energy Buildings
Highlights ► A tool that identifies economic efficient NZEB design solutions is developed. ► The economic space of NZEB solutions and the influence of the climate is assessed. ► Economic efficient–inefficient NZEBs can differ over 3 times in initial cost. ► Economic efficient–inefficient NZEBs can differ over 3 times in life cycle cost.
Abstract This work developed a methodology and an associated calculation platform in order to identify the economic efficient design solutions for residential Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) design considering the influence of the local climate, the endogenous energy resources and the local economic conditions. One case study of a detached house for 3 climates was analyzed with the tool developed in order to gain insights on the economic space of NZEB solutions and the influence of the climatic context. A methodology for assisting the choice of economically efficient NZEB solutions from the early design stage is now available. Its use in practice may be of great relevance as the results showed that the differences between an economically efficient and economically inefficient NZEB can be over three times both in terms of initial and life cycle cost.
A methodology for economic efficient design of Net Zero Energy Buildings
Highlights ► A tool that identifies economic efficient NZEB design solutions is developed. ► The economic space of NZEB solutions and the influence of the climate is assessed. ► Economic efficient–inefficient NZEBs can differ over 3 times in initial cost. ► Economic efficient–inefficient NZEBs can differ over 3 times in life cycle cost.
Abstract This work developed a methodology and an associated calculation platform in order to identify the economic efficient design solutions for residential Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) design considering the influence of the local climate, the endogenous energy resources and the local economic conditions. One case study of a detached house for 3 climates was analyzed with the tool developed in order to gain insights on the economic space of NZEB solutions and the influence of the climatic context. A methodology for assisting the choice of economically efficient NZEB solutions from the early design stage is now available. Its use in practice may be of great relevance as the results showed that the differences between an economically efficient and economically inefficient NZEB can be over three times both in terms of initial and life cycle cost.
A methodology for economic efficient design of Net Zero Energy Buildings
Kapsalaki, M. (author) / Leal, V. (author) / Santamouris, M. (author)
Energy and Buildings ; 55 ; 765-778
2012-10-10
14 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Al , aluminum , AFUE , Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency , BP , price of electricity bought from the grid , CDD , Cooling Degree Days , COP , Coefficient of Performance , CS , central scenario , DHW , domestic hot water , EF , energy factor , HDD , Heating Degree Days , IC , initial cost , LCC , life cycle cost , LIC , lowest initial cost , LLCC , lowest life cycle cost , NZE , Net Zero Energy , NZEB , Net Zero Energy Building , NZEBs , Net Zero Energy Buildings , PB , payback , PV , photovoltaic , RCHP , reversible cycle heat pump , RCHP class A , reversible cycle heat pump class A , SC , solar collector , SP , price of electricity sold to the grid , TB , thermal break , TPO , total power output , Sustainable building , Energy efficient building , Life cycle cost , Microgeneration
A methodology for economic efficient design of Net Zero Energy Buildings
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