Design optimization of energy systems for zero energy buildings based on grid-friendly interaction with smart grid

Shuning Jia, Kai Sheng, Dehai Huang, Kai Hu, Yizhe Xu and Chengchu Yan

Energy, 2023, vol. 284, issue C

Abstract: Zero-energy buildings usually achieve annual net-zero energy balance by generating electricity using on-site renewable energies and interconnecting with the power grid. However, the impact of energy mismatch problem in zero-energy buildings design on the grid is often overlooked, which potentially compromises grid's stability. To address this issue, this paper presents an optimization design method based on "grid-friendly interaction" which optimizes the energy system of zero-energy buildings to ensure better alignment between the building's electricity purchase/sale and grid demand. In this study, an indicator of "grid-friendly interaction", which represents the ratio of the net building friendly interaction power to the total annual interaction power, is firstly established to guide buildings in improving their interaction with the grid. Next, the energy supply, demand, and storage schemes of renewable energy systems in the zero-energy building are iteratively adjusted to achieve the best match with grid's expectations. This optimization design method was applied to a practical case in Hong Kong. Results show that, compared to the benchmark building, the optimal system design scheme increases grid friendliness by 83 %, reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 77 %, but also incurs a total cost increase of 180 %. The optimization design method proposed in this paper can effectively mitigate the impact of zero-energy buildings on the power grid, fostering enhanced interplay between the building structures and the grid. The study significantly contributes to the advancement of exploring the potential for energy flexibility in zero-energy buildings, which is of great significance for the safe and stable operation of future grids. The purpose of this study is to explore the energy flexibility potential of zero-energy buildings, which is of great significance for the safe and stable operation of future grids.

Keywords: Zero energy building; Grid-friendly interaction; Renewable energy system; Design optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2023.129298

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