Exploring Biomaterial-Based CoolRoofs: Empirical Insights into Energy Efficiency and CO 2 Emissions Reduction

Hasna Oukmi (), Badr Chegari (), Roland Soun, Ouadia Mouhat, Mohamed Rougui and Mohammed El Ganaoui
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Hasna Oukmi: Civil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Higher School of Technology, Mohammadia School of Engineers, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 8007, Morocco
Badr Chegari: Cool Roof, Domblans Street, Z.A, Quiella, 29590 Le Faou, France
Roland Soun: Cool Roof, Domblans Street, Z.A, Quiella, 29590 Le Faou, France
Ouadia Mouhat: Civil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Higher School of Technology, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 8007, Morocco
Mohamed Rougui: Civil Engineering and Environment Laboratory (LGCE), Higher School of Technology, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 8007, Morocco
Mohammed El Ganaoui: Laboratory for Studies and Research on Wood Materials (LERMAB) IUT H Poincaré de Longwy, University of Lorraine, 168 Rue de Lorraine, Cosnes et Romain, 54400 Longwy, France

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 21, 1-15

Abstract: The Cool Roof concept, known for its efficiency in summer due to high temperatures during this period, employs a light coating that covers the roof to prevent the absorption of heat and maintain lower indoor temperatures. This study integrates a chemical component with biomaterials to enhance performance and reduce CO 2 emissions. The composition investigated in this research is recognized for its durability and ability to lower outside temperatures, thereby mitigating the urban heat island effect. This experimental study evaluates the sustainability of CoolRoofs in a cold room located in Signes, France. Temperature measurements are conducted from 25 September 2023 to 27 July 2024, both with and without the coating, to assess energy performance and CO 2 emissions. The selection of the building type ensures optimal performance in both summer and winter. Results show that the maximum outside and inside surface temperatures for a Cool Roof are 48.7 °C and 25.6 °C, respectively, compared to 72.9 °C and 32.2 °C for an uncoated roof. Additionally, implementing a CoolRoof reduces thermal load through the cold room by 56%, while CO 2 emissions can be reduced by up to 27.31 kg CO 2 /m 2 over a 20-year period. This study presents a solution for enhancing energy and environmental performance year-round using a resilient composite.

Keywords: CoolRoof; coating; energy performance; thermal performance; CO 2 emissions (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: 2024
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