Active Participation of Buildings in the Energy Networks: Dynamic/Operational Models and Control Challenges

Saman Nikkhah, Adib Allahham, Janusz W. Bialek, Sara L. Walker, Damian Giaouris and Simira Papadopoulou
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Saman Nikkhah: School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Adib Allahham: School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Janusz W. Bialek: School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Sara L. Walker: School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Damian Giaouris: School of Engineering, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Simira Papadopoulou: Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, International Hellenic University, 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 21, 1-28

Abstract: New advances in small-scale generation and consumption technologies have shifted conventional buildings’ functionality towards energy-efficient active buildings (ABs). Such developments drew the attention of researchers all around the world, resulting in a variety of publications, including several review papers. This study conducts a systematic literature review so as to analyse the concepts/factors enabling active participation of buildings in the energy networks. To do so, a relatively large number of publications devoted to the subject are identified, introducing the taxonomy of control and optimisation methods for the ABs. Then, a study selection methodology is proposed to nominate potential literature that has investigated the role of ABs in the energy networks. The modelling approaches in enabling flexible ABs are identified, while the potential challenges have been highlighted. Furthermore, the citation network of included papers is illustrated by Gephi software and analysed using “ForceAtlas2” and “Yifan Hu Proportional” algorithms so as to analyse the insights and possibilities for future developments. The survey results provide a clear answer to the research question around the potential flexibility that can be offered by ABs to the energy grids, and highlights possible prospective research plans, serving as a guide to research and industry.

Keywords: active building (AB); control and optimisation; flexibility; citation network (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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