Therefore, solar energy application in buildings has become one of the most important approaches to supply the building energy needs and reduces the environmental degradation caused by the fossil
The performance of photovoltaic (PV) and solar collectors are compared in meeting the heating and cooling demand of a residential house using 100% solar energy
Solar Decathlon is a multi-disciplinary international competition that integrates energy-saving design strategies to design, build and operate zero-energy solar houses. This study focused on the 15 entries in the third Solar
Solar radiation reflective coating material on building envelopes: Heat transfer analysis and cooling energy saving Yin Zhang, Enshen Long, Yanru Li and Pan Li Abstract Heat transfer through building envelopes constitutes the dominant part of indoor cooling load in summer.
Building is currently one of the most energy-intensive sectors, necessitating the integration of sustainable energy practices to meet the high energy demand and address
Purpose of Solar Analysis. The main purpose of conducting a solar analysis is to optimize natural light within buildings while minimizing energy consumption. Solar analysis helps you: Determine optimal building orientation: Ensuring that buildings face the right direction to receive the best natural light.; Design energy-efficient windows: Placing windows strategically to maximize light
Further, the calibrated EnergyPlus model was used in the energy-saving analysis of the building-integrated SHRC system in three case study locations. The locations were chosen to assess the most appropriate climate condition for the SHRC collector among the climate types that have heating and cooling seasons. Solar Energy Materials and
The solar control film is considered suitable for the retrofitting of the glazing system of existing buildings due to its low cost, excellent thermal insulation performance, easy installation, and minimal disruption to building occupants. 7,8 The solar spectrum selective absorption film (SSAF), a kind of solar control films, is mainly composed of transparent
Passive solar system design is an essential asset in a zero-energy building perspective to reduce heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation loads. The integration of passive systems in building leads to a reduction of
Therefore, under the trend of low carbon energy saving, the introduction of energy saving and emission reduction technology into the green building industry can not only effectively reduce the
Site Analysis. Examine the building location, roof orientation, and shading to optimize the use of solar energy. Building solar energy systems represents an important step toward a sustainable and resilient future. It reduces fossil fuel consumption, decreases energy costs, minimizes the negative environmental impact, and offers an
The analysis is done by incorporating building energy simulation and lighting simulation and varying parameters as the climate in which it is inserted. In Wu et G. Schmid, S.-L. Lo, Review on energy savings by solar control techniques and optimal building orientation for the strategic placement of facade shading systems, Energy Build.
This paper analyzed the architectural style and energy utilization of “Bamboo House”, “Y container”, “Eco-House”. And then described original ecology and energy-saving
Smart building systems can also optimize energy usage by turning off non-essential lighting or HVAC systems during peak periods when utility prices are highest. Envision an energy-efficient future. Reducing energy consumption offers significant benefits for building owners and managers, spanning financial, environmental and market-related benefits.
1. Introduction. Energy is one of the most important resources in modern society, and the energy consumption of the construction industry accounts for ~40% of the global energy consumption [].With the continuous
The period from 23 January 2018 to 27 January 2018 was selected as the analysis period for the winter test. Solar radiation intensity, outdoor air temperature, and humidity are shown (2016) Investigating the potential of applying vertical green walls to high-rise residential buildings for energy-saving in sub-tropical region. Building and
Solar collector systems can save 1.3 × 109 kJ of energy a year, while 1 kW/h of electricity is converted into heat energy of 3600 kJ, and the price of electricity per kWh is 0.48
In the context of racing to carbon neutrality, the pipe-embedded building system makes the opaque envelopes gradually regarded as the multi-functional element, which also provides an opportunity for thermal insulation solutions to transform from high to zero-carbon attributes. Based on the re-examination of the heat transfer process of conventional pipe
The zero energy buildings (ZEB) concept offers a promising solution to reduce the energy and carbon footprint of buildings using renewable energy resources. This paper
resident house and enlargement of the analysis region with structure mesh. The performance of the wall determines the economic and energy-saving efficiency of the whole building to a great extent. Therefore, the wallboard is the key research object. The structure of the wallboard is presented in the enlarged view clearly.
The total amount of buildings in China has been rising year by year, which has led to a sharp rise in building energy consumption (Han & Gou, 2015).The energy performance of buildings has become the focus of energy-saving and emission reduction (Ibn-Mohammed et al., 2013).The cooling and heating energy consumption in building due to the envelope structure or
energy consumption is related to building industry, thus a greater energy saving must be achieved in the residential sector in near future. Renewable energies will play a core role in the balance: among different sources solar energy represent the most suitable for building application .
Annual Energy Outlook German national energy saving law Eicker Solar Technologies for Buildings Putting solar energy on the urban map: a new GIS-based approach for dwellings Jan 2003 397-407
This study aims to address energy effective bioclimatic architecture principles, by which we can achieve a potential energy savings, estimated at thirty-three per cent, mainly
Scientific Reports - Research and analysis of energy consumption and energy saving in buildings based on photovoltaic photothermal integration. Benefit analysis of solar water heating systems.
Solar energy offers a sustainable method for enhancing energy efficiency in buildings through the integration of solar greenhouses or sunspaces. These passive solar
On the basis of data analysis, this study provides a quantitative decision basis for the energy-saving design strategy of zero-energy buildings, and establishes an empirical
A total of 30 papers have been accepted for this Special Issue, with authors from 21 countries. The accepted papers address a great variety of issues that can broadly be classified into five categories: (1) building integrated photovoltaic, (2) solar thermal energy utilization, (3) distributed energy and storage systems (4), solar energy towards zero-energy buildings, and
General investigation has highlighted that latitude and orientation impact energy saving on average by 3–13 and 6–11 percentage points, respectively. The case study showed that almost 20% of the building energy
Around the world, global warming and energy consumption in the building had become the most important reasons to have directed the world''s attention to energy-efficient building.
Through a survey and analysis of 72 practical projects, this issue was discussed from the aspects of investment recovery and energy saving to develop energy-saving buildings and promote the utilization of renewable energy . Solar passive building techniques, daylighting design low-embodied-energy building materials, energy-efficient
This study aims to evaluate the energy-saving potential of passive solar heating systems in diverse global climates and introduce a new indicator, the passive solar heating indicator (PSHI), to enhance the efficiency of building designs. By collecting climate data from 600 cities worldwide through a simulation model, the present study employs polynomial regression
What impact does using a solar greenhouse connected to a building as a sustainable and passive solar solution have on energy savings (heating and cooling loads)? Sun, H., & Leng, M. (2015). Analysis on building energy performance of Tibetan traditional dwelling in cold rural area of Gannan. Energy Building., 96, 251–260. https://doi
Ecology of China Based on Dynamic Emergy Analysis. Buildings 2023, 13, 618. And put forward China building energy-saving measures. The utilization of renewable energy systems such as the
Therefore, finding a more energy-efficient architectural design and analysis method has become particularly important. 1 This study will use BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology as the framework, which is a method of describing and managing construction projects through digital modeling. 2 It integrates various components and related
Bibliometric and network mapping analysis of research on building energy saving between 1974 and 2020. Building energy saving (BES) is mainly implemented by improving resource utilisation and building efficiency to minimise the energy consumption of indoor heating, air conditioning and refrigeration, lighting, ventilation, humidity and
This paper summarises the state of two research phases within the scope of the IEA Task 40 / Annex 52 "Towards Net Zero Energy Solar Buildings" . The first objective is a cross section analysis of a comprehensive collection of more than 280 international zero energy buildings. The aim is to show trends, motives of actors, as well as their method to reach the
Energy saving and environment protection are critical issues in the world today. Buildings account for 20–40% of total energy consumption in different countries , , . In hot climates, up to 50% of the building cooling load could come from the large amount of solar energy passing through glazing systems , , . Therefore, it is
From 2010 to 2012, Tongji University has constructed three solar houses to take part in Solar Decathlon and gained International prize for three years. This paper analyzed the architectural style and energy utilization of “Bamboo House”, “Y container”, “Eco-House”. And then described original ecology and energy-saving technology applied in these solar houses.
Solar energy offers a sustainable method for enhancing energy efficiency in buildings through the integration of solar greenhouses or sunspaces. These passive solar systems play a vital role in reducing the reliance on air conditioning by capturing and utilizing solar heat, thereby improving overall building performance.
The current study provides an extensive review of the various solar energy techniques employed in achieving zero energy buildings (ZEBs). The study underscores the critical role of both passive and active solar energy techniques in reducing the energy demand of buildings and generating renewable energy to meet the remaining demand.
Sustainable buildings prioritize energy efficiency, resource conservation and the use of renewable energy. In this vein, there has been a growing interest in adopting solar energy technologies, both renewable and passive ones, , , since they play a crucial role in decarbonizing buildings and achieving net-zero emissions .
Optimization of passive solar strategies to minimize building energy demand. Passive solar system design is an essential asset in a zero-energy building perspective to reduce heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation loads.
Research in this area includes the development of innovative building designs that maximize solar exposure and minimize energy consumption. Incorporating passive solar design elements, such as Trombe walls and solar chimneys, can significantly enhance the energy performance of buildings.
The global energy crisis necessitates enhancing energy independence for regions and countries by advancing the utilization of renewable energy sources. Solar energy offers a sustainable method for enhancing energy efficiency in buildings through the integration of solar greenhouses or sunspaces.
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