Feasibility assessment of net zero-energy transformation of building stock using integrated synthetic population, building stock, and power distribution network framework

Yohei Yamaguchi, Yuto Shoda, Shinya Yoshizawa, Tatsuya Imai, Usama Perwez, Yoshiyuki Shimoda and Yasuhiro Hayashi

Applied Energy, 2023, vol. 333, issue C, No S0306261922018256

Abstract: The transformation to net zero-energy (nZE) building stocks involves harvesting of renewable energy, enhancement of building energy efficiency, incorporation of various supply-side options, and advanced energy management. Although several studies have evaluated the feasibility of nZE for residential areas in cold regions, only a few studies have been conducted on dense urban regions in noncold climate. Additionally, the accommodation of such building stock transformation by the current power distribution network has not been clarified to date. Thus, this study proposes a novel framework integrating synthetic population, activity, building stock, and power distribution network to explore transformation pathways. This was further demonstrated by a case study on a densely populated region covering four cities in Tokyo, Japan. The results signified that complete dissemination of popular energy efficiency measures can reduce the energy demand by 40%. With the reduction in energy demand, nearly nZE condition can be realized only if the building roof area is completely covered by photovoltaics. In particular, one half of the generation would be utilized locally, whereas the remaining would be exported. Moreover, the power distribution network can accommodate the transformation with a slight increase in power distribution loss up to 1% and a modest reinforcement requirement owing to line overloading. Conclusively, this study revealed that the transformation and reinforcement requirement are significantly distinct from those required in cold regions.

Keywords: Climate change mitigation; Net zero energy building stock; Power distribution system; Urban building energy model; Synthetic population and building stock (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120568

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