Journal of Asian Energy Studies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 51 - 67
Published: July 17, 2024
Enhancing
building
energy
efficiency
and
incorporating
renewable
technologies
are
crucial
for
combating
climate
change
promoting
sustainability.
This
study
employed
a
sensitivity
analysis
to
evaluate
the
influence
of
various
parameters
on
costs
consumption.
Standardized
Regression
Coefficients
(SRC)
were
used
measure
each
variable.
The
type
glass,
wall
construction,
window-to-wall
ratios,
shading
elements
identified
as
having
most
significant
impact
electricity
usage.
SRC
values
provided
numerical
representation
strength
direction
relationship
between
these
factors
output
variables.
Furthermore,
quantified
savings
achieved
through
optimization
methods.
data
indicated
an
average
reduction
in
consumption
22%,
with
variations
21%
23%
across
different
floors.
These
results
highlighted
effectiveness
optimizing
variables
applying
energy-efficient
design
principles.
findings
this
investigation
enhance
our
understanding
role
efficiency.
They
can
serve
reference
making
decisions
integrating
into
buildings
designing
them.
strategies
help
reduce
environmental
impact,
promote
sustainable
construction
practices,
achieve
savings.
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 102288 - 102288
Published: May 21, 2024
An
optimal
sizing
of
an
off-grid
microgrid
system
composed
photovoltaic
(PV)/building
integrated
(BIPV)/battery
energy
storage
installation
is
undergone
for
Net
Zero
Energy
Residential
Building
blocks
across
six
different
climates
Morocco
in
order
to
reach
the
objective
providing
all
load
requirements
at
minimum.
The
Particle
Swarm
Optimization
algorithm
used
find
system,
by
considering
hourly
spatiotemporal
variations
both
solar
availability
and
demand
variation,
with
lowest
Total
Annualized
Cost
as
function
capacities
BIPV
battery
decision
variables.
methodology
adopted
focuses
on
main
fulfillment
through
direct
PV
power
supply,
backed
technology,
continually
guarantee
self-sufficiency.
A
key
metric,
cover
factor,
introduced
quantify
ratio
which
satisfied
systems.
findings
show
that
can
help
improve
factor
0.68-2.58%.
Moreover,
integrating
Battery
leads
a
reduction
Levelized
approximately
8.7-20.72
%,
opposed
utilizing
only
battery.
Depending
local
climate,
levelized
cost
ranges
from
0.366
$/kWh
Ouarzazate
city
up
0.664
$/kWh.in
Ifrane
city.
Lastly,
this
holistic
approach
aims
transform
building
its
traditional
role
consumer
carbon-free
electricity
generator.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(11), P. 2483 - 2483
Published: May 22, 2024
This
manuscript
explores
the
relationship
between
economic
awareness
(as
a
part
of
energy
awareness)
Polish
households
and
their
sustainable
consumption
practices.
Sustainable
is
measured
by
frequency
behaviors
such
as
turning
off
electrical
devices
when
not
in
use,
removing
mobile
device
chargers
from
sockets,
switching
lights
leaving
room,
preferring
showers
over
baths,
using
washing
machines
dishwashers
only
full,
purchasing
energy-efficient
appliances
light
bulbs.
Economic
gauged
through
variables
knowledge
electricity
tariffs,
understanding
electric
bill
components,
prices,
exact
expenses,
usage
kWh,
effective
energy-saving
methods,
familiarity
with
efficiency
classes
study
presents
profiles
high
low
regarding
expenditures
examines
how
these
differ
behaviors.
research
based
on
survey
1407
conducted
online
2023.
Data
collected
were
subjected
to
statistical
analysis
are
presented
tables
graphs.
The
findings
discussed
context
existing
literature
field,
highlighting
implications
contributes
influences
among
households,
providing
insights
for
policymakers
conservation
initiatives.
One
key
this
paper
significant
association
awareness,
knowledge,
adoption
households.
reveals
that
higher
levels
demonstrate
notably
practices
related
compared
those
lower
awareness.
Similarly,
equipped
greater
about
techniques
exhibit
propensity
adopt
underscores
important
roles
literacy
education
fostering
behavioral
changes
towards
more
practices,
importance
targeted
interventions
educational
campaigns
aimed
at
enhancing
promoting
consumers.
