Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 7483 - 7483
Published: Nov. 8, 2023
As
building
energy
consumption
gains
ever-increasing
attention
worldwide,
the
focus
on
addressing
it
through
examination
and
optimization
of
efficient
heat
recovery
solutions
continues
to
intensify.
With
well-insulated
airtight
buildings,
proportion
heating
needs
attributed
ventilation
is
growing,
leading
widespread
integration
in
mechanical
systems.
Heat
a
highly
strategy
for
reducing
losses
conserving
energy.
This
study
involves
investigation
unit
installed
an
apartment
situated
Riga,
Latvia,
as
practical
system
efficiency
within
Latvian
climate
conditions,
representing
cold
region.
The
objective
this
was
examine
with
variable
outdoor
exhaust
air
parameters,
given
that
dry
different
from
actual
efficiency.
equipped
plate
exchanger
at
airflow
rate
105
m3/h.
To
evaluate
efficiency,
extensive
measurements
temperature
relative
humidity
were
conducted.
collected
data
analyzed,
employing
statistical
regression
analysis
ensure
measurement
reliability
assess
correlations.
findings
indicated
strong
correlation
between
variables
such
content,
moisture
sensible
parameters.
It
observed
6%
higher
than
calculated
emphasizing
importance
considering
real-world
conditions
assessments.
Additionally,
demonstrated
positive
linear
coefficient
0.77,
highlighting
dependency
theoretical
model.
These
quantitative
outcomes
provide
essential
insights
optimizing
systems
enhancing
energy-efficient
practices,
especially
environments.
Moreover,
highlights
Findings
offer
Frontiers in Energy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Buildings
account
for
a
significant
portion
of
total
energy
consumption,
and
the
introduction
intelligent
buildings
represents
step
forward
in
efficiently
managing
utilization.
The
proposed
solutions
represent
development
residential
environments.
Beginning
process
achieving
improved
building
intelligence
necessitates
thorough
evaluation
prediction
necessary
heating
cooling
requirements,
taking
into
all
relevant
influencing
factors.
This
study
describes
methodologies
using
data
mining
models
to
predict
requirements
during
construction
phase.
Data
techniques,
specifically
Support
Vector
Machines
(SVM)
Random
Forest,
are
used,
demonstrating
their
superior
efficiency
over
alternative
methods.
Metaheuristic
algorithms,
particularly
Owl
Search
Algorithm
(OSA),
described
as
effective
tools
optimizing
results
across
wide
range
problem
resolutions.
OSA
is
alongside
novel
methods,
that
this
combination
algorithms
improves
performance
Forest
SVM-based
by
11%
24%,
respectively.
can
generate
predictions
with
small
number
parameters,
eliminating
need
complex
software
tools.
user-friendly
approach
makes
more
accessible
wider
audience.
While
specialized
equipment
professional-grade
will
be
individuals
interested
participating
process.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(10), P. 2562 - 2562
Published: May 15, 2025
The
renovation
of
buildings
impacts
various
factors;
one
them
is
the
economic
aspect,
which
has
a
significant
influence
on
decision-making
process
in
building
refurbishment,
especially
social
housing.
An
often-neglected
aspect
climate
change.
Typically,
historical
data
are
used
to
estimate
building’s
future
energy
needs.
However,
due
change,
this
approach
may
fail
accurately
represent
environmental
conditions,
resulting
miscalculations
consumption
and
costs.
This
study
analyzed
archetype
obtained
from
TABULA
webtool
with
characteristics
house
located
Trieste.
Dynamic
simulations
were
performed
using
DesignBuilder
EnergyPlus
software
models
(the
GERICS_CNRM-CM5
GERICS_IPSL-CM5A-MR
EURO-CORDEX
database).
projected
needs
renovated
its
effects
compared
current
scenarios,
uncertainties
parameters,
outcome
expressed
terms
percentiles
Net
Present
Value
(NPV).
results
show
that
since
temperature
increases
future,
need
for
heating
period
reduces,
while
cooling
increases,
directly
affecting
statistical
distribution
NPV.
Environmental Research Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(5), P. 054018 - 054018
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
Reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
in
residential
buildings
relies
on
three
channels
that
are
rarely
assessed
together—insulating
homes,
switching
to
low-carbon
heating
systems
and
decarbonizing
fuels.
Their
combination
results
from
an
interplay
between
top-down
planning
of
the
energy
system
decentralized
policies
for
sector—insulation
subsidies
particular.
In
this
paper,
we
examine
how
design
insulation
influences
allocation
efforts
these
channels.
To
do
so,
use
innovative
framework
coupling
a
highly
detailed
model
demand
with
system,
both
focused
France.
We
find
most
cost-effective
effort
reach
carbon
neutrality
implies
19%
emission
reductions
home
insulation,
36%
fuel
switch
45%
decarbonization.
This
however
requires
perfectly
targeted
subsidies.
alternative,
arguably
more
realistic
subsidy
scenarios,
total
cost
is
increased
by
11%–16%.
Our
highlight
key
role
played
specifications
determining
trade-off
switch,
e.g.
investments
doubles,
heat
pump
adoption
lower,
when
restricted
comprehensive
measures.
Finally,
alternative
assumptions
regarding
availability
renewable
sources—biogas
particular—imply
stronger
efficiency
efforts.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 5184 - 5184
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
Energy
system
planning
has
evolved
from
a
narrow
focus
on
engineering
and
supply
works
towards
addressing
more
complex,
multifactorial
challenges.
Increasingly
challenged
by
climate
change,
extreme
events,
economic
shocks,
altered
demand
patterns,
the
analysis
of
energy
systems
requires
holistic
approaches
based
data-driven
models,
taking
into
account
key
socio-economic
factors.
We
draw
insights
reviewing
literature,
indicating
need
to
cover
following
major
gaps:
shift
transdisciplinary
approaches,
incorporating
environmental
analysis;
resilient
sustainable
designs
flexible
portfolios
renewable
mixes;
integration
aspects,
analyses
behavioural
models
ensure
are
not
only
technically
sound
but
socially
acceptable
viable;
for
stakeholder
engagement
considering
human
angle
in
security
shifts.
Responding
these
pressing
challenges
emerging
needs,
Global
Climate
Hub
(GCH)
initiative,
operating
under
UN
Sustainable
Development
Solutions
Network,
offers
conceptual
framework,
leveraging
approaches.
In
this
Concept
Paper,
we
present
first
time
idea
GCH
as
framework
that
believe
potential
address
modern
needs
policymaking.
By
setting
conceptual/theoretical
ground
our
suggested
approach,
aim
provide
guidance
innovative
combinations
cutting-edge
narratives,
inclusive
interaction
with
relevant
stakeholders
development
long-term
implementation
pathways.