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Outdoor Characterization of Phase Change Materials and Assessment of Their Energy Saving Potential to Reach NZEB
(2017)Phase change materials (PCM) are very promising materials for improving energy efficiency in buildings, especially in hot weather conditions. In spite of the growing attention paid to the integration of PCM into buildings, ... -
Nearly Zero Energy Buildings: An Overview of the Main Construction Features across Europe
(2017)Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEBs) represent the backbone to achieve ambitious European goals in terms of energy efficiency and CO2 emissions reduction. As defined in the EPBD, by 31 December 2020, all of the new buildings ... -
Daylighting performance of three-dimensional textiles
(2019)The pattern and permeability characteristics that compose three-dimensional (3D) textiles are important as a textile shading component to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Moreover, due to their ... -
The case for better PV forecasting
(2016)Rising levels of PV penetration mean increasingly sophisticated forecasting technologies are needed to maintain grid stability and maximise the economic value of PV systems. The Grid Integration working group of the European ... -
Defining smart city A conceptual framework based on keyword analysis
(2014)“Smart city” is a concept that has been the subject of increasing attention in urban planning and governance during recent years. The first step to create Smart Cities is to understand its concept. However, a brief review ... -
Valutazione Economica dell'attività Venatoria nel Boschi della Val di Non (Trento)
(2013)Nel corso degli ultimi decenni il dibattito scientifico sulla valutazione economica dei beni e dei servizi ecosistemici ha subito una forte accelerazione a seguito del lavoro di Costanza et al. (1997) “The value of the ... -
Technical failures in PV projects
(2016)The aim of the Solar Bankability project is to establish a common practice for professional risk assessment, which will serve to reduce the risks associated with investments in PV projects. In this article the project team ... -
Greenhouse Crop Identification from Multi-Temporal Multi-Sensor Satellite Imagery Using Object-Based Approach: A Case Study from Almería (Spain)
(2018)A workflow headed up to identify crops growing under plastic-covered greenhouses (PCG) and based on multi-temporal and multi-sensor satellite data is developed in this article. This workflow is made up of four steps: ... -
A comprehensive evaluation of a monthly-based energy auditing tool through dynamic simulations, and monitoring in a renovation case study
(2019)An energy auditing tool (PHPP) was evaluated against a dynamic simulation tool (TRNSYS) and used for the assessment of energy conservation measures in a demo case study. The comprehensive comparison of useful heating and ... -
Review of Statistical and Analytical Degradation Models for Photovoltaic Modules and Systems as Well as Related Improvements
(2018)In this work, we investigate practical approaches of available degradation models and their usage in photovoltaic (PV) modules and systems. On the one hand, degradation prediction of models is described for the calculation ... -
Managing technical risks in PV investments: How to quantify the impact of risk mitigation measures for different PV project phases?
(2018)Project investment has been and still is a primary financial factor in enabling sustainable growth in photovoltaic (PV) installations. When assessing the investment worthiness of a PV project, different financial stakeholders ... -
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Towards new metrics for the characterisation of the dynamic performance of adaptive facade systems
(2018)Traditional façade characterisation metrics such as U-value and g-value are of limited value in the design process of buildings with adaptive façades. This issue is particularly important for adaptive façade components ... -
Possibilites and challenges of different experimental techniques for airflow characterization in the air cavities of facades
(2018)Ventilated façades are applied in both new and existing buildings. It has been claimed that these components help to reduce energy use in buildings and improve occupant comfort. However, their performance strongly depends ... -
Opportunities and challenges for performance prediction of dynamic Complex Fenestration Systems (CFS)
(2018)This article presents an overview of possibilities and points of attention for modelling the performance of dynamic CFS in building performance simulation software. Following a detailed analysis of the unique requirements ... -
Technical, Financial, and Social Barriers and Challenges in Deep Building Renovation: Integration of Lessons Learned from the H2020 Cluster Projects
(2018)With a low rate of new building construction and an insufficient rate of existing building renovation, there is the need to step up the pace of building renovation with ambitious performance targets to achieve European ... -
District Heating and Cooling Networks Based on Decentralized Heat Pumps: Energy Efficiency and Reversibility at Affordable Costs
(2018)District heating and cooling networks based on decentralized reversible heat pumps offer the possibility of balancing heating and cooling demands and exploiting low-temperature waste heat sources. This enhanced “energy ...
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