Pathway to Sustainability: An Overview of Renewable Energy Integration in Building Systems

Vennapusa Jagadeeswara Reddy, N. P. Hariram, Mohd Fairusham Ghazali and Sudhakar Kumarasamy ()
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Vennapusa Jagadeeswara Reddy: Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid & Processes, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah, Gambang 26300, Pahang, Malaysia
N. P. Hariram: Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah, Kuantan 25150, Pahang, Malaysia
Mohd Fairusham Ghazali: Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid & Processes, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah, Gambang 26300, Pahang, Malaysia
Sudhakar Kumarasamy: Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al Sultan Abdullah, Pekan 26600, Pahang, Malaysia

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 2, 1-36

Abstract: Decarbonizing the building sector is crucial for mitigating climate change, reducing carbon emissions, and achieving an energy production–consumption balance. This research aims to identify key design principles and strategies to enhance energy savings and analyze the integration potential of renewable energy sources (RES) such as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass, providing in-depth technical exploration and evaluating current building developments. Moreover, the study also examines recent developments, explicitly focusing on integrating hybrid renewable energy systems, energy storage solutions, and AI-based technological innovations. Through comprehensive analysis and critical evaluation, this research provides valuable insights and practical recommendations for achieving building sustainability and advancing the transition towards a low-carbon built environment.

Keywords: solar integration; wind integration; geothermal integration; biomass integration; hybrid renewable energy systems; energy storage; building sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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