Load match optimisation of a residential building case study: A cross-entropy based electricity storage sizing algorithm

Francesco Guarino, Pietro Cassarà, Sonia Longo, Maurizio Cellura and Erina Ferro

Applied Energy, 2015, vol. 154, issue C, 380-391

Abstract: The EU EPBD recast regulation marked the application of the net zero energy building (Net ZEB) concept in all fields of building construction in Europe as a building able to generate as much energy as it consumes over a selected time frame. A more detailed insight is however needed, as even if a building achieves a long-term energy balance between energy generated and consumed, smaller time scales must also be considered. For example, from the utility’s point of view, if a Net ZEB is a heavy consumer in the winter, it will appear to be quite similar to a conventional building, requiring the use of additional generation. The increase in the generation-load match means reducing the stress to the energy grid, the peak system energy required, and the wasted energy, thus avoiding unnecessary generation and, consequently, limiting carbon-related emissions.

Keywords: Load match; Net zero energy buildings; Cross entropy method; Energy storage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.04.116

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