The economic prospect of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system in the commercial buildings in Bangladesh: a case study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10098-020-01963-3
Abstract: The research investigates the financial and environmental implications of rooftop PV installation in a case study of commercial buildings in Bangladesh. With annual horizontal solar radiation of 4.65 kWh/m2/day, Bangladesh has a great potential to… read more here.
Keywords: case study; net present; present value; case ... See more keywords
Overcoming barriers to direct current power: Lessons learned from four commercial building case studies
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DOI: 10.1007/s12053-020-09920-1
Abstract: While distribution systems deliver power to buildings using alternating current (AC), the loads in commercial buildings have increasingly shifted to those using direct current (DC) power. In addition, on-site generation, such as rooftop solar (which… read more here.
Keywords: current power; construction; four commercial; power ... See more keywords
Integrated optimisation of photovoltaic and battery storage systems for UK commercial buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.04.067
Abstract: Decarbonising the built environment cost-effectively is a complex challenge public and private organisations are facing in their effort to tackle climate change. In this context, this work presents an integrated Technology Selection and Operation (TSO)… read more here.
Keywords: energy; systems commercial; battery; technology ... See more keywords
Optimal demand charge reduction for commercial buildings through a combination of efficiency and flexibility measures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.03.150
Abstract: Abstract A substantial part of electricity bills in commercial buildings can consist of demand charges. Lowering the peak power and/or reducing the hours that a power threshold is exceeded can drastically reduce demand charges. The… read more here.
Keywords: energy; paper; flexibility; demand ... See more keywords
A collaborative energy sharing optimization model among electric vehicle charging stations, commercial buildings, and power grid
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.08.018
Abstract: Abstract This paper studied a collaborative decision model to optimize electricity flow among commercial buildings, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and the grid under power demand uncertainty. We propose a two-stage stochastic programming model that… read more here.
Keywords: energy; charging stations; power; electric vehicle ... See more keywords
Improving HVAC operational efficiency in small-and medium-size commercial buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.05.010
Abstract: Abstract Studies have shown that managing the setpoints and schedules of rooftop units (RTUs; air-conditioners and heat pumps) will result in up to 20% energy and cost savings. Another problem associated with RTUs is short… read more here.
Keywords: size commercial; medium size; operational efficiency; small medium ... See more keywords
Input variable selection for thermal load predictive models of commercial buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.016
Abstract: Abstract Forecasting of commercial building thermal loads can be achieved using data from Building Energy Management (BEM) systems. Experience in building load prediction using historical data has shown that data analysis is a key factor… read more here.
Keywords: input variables; selection; bem systems; predictive models ... See more keywords
Evaluation of glazing retrofitting solution for the tropics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110190
Abstract: Abstract With the increase in the stock of old buildings in urban cities, there is an imperative demand to retrofit the old buildings to reduce their energy consumption and also maximize the use of natural… read more here.
Keywords: building envelope; energy; glass; retrofitting solution ... See more keywords
Quantifying the flexibility of lighting systems by optimal control in commercial buildings: Insight from a case study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110310
Abstract: Abstract Lighting systems in commercial buildings can supply flexible services, lower grid stress caused by large peak-valley differences of electricity loads, and use a large share of fluctuating renewable energy. A flexibility quantification framework is… read more here.
Keywords: quantifying flexibility; commercial buildings; control; flexibility ... See more keywords
Experimental Investigation on Thermal Inertia Characterization of Commercial Buildings for Demand Response
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111384
Abstract: Abstract Characterizing the thermal inertia of commercial buildings is of great importance in quantifying demand flexibility, and experimental tests can be used to achieve this. However, existing studies tend to be qualitative and have a… read more here.
Keywords: response time; thermal inertia; inertia commercial; commercial buildings ... See more keywords
Lighting system control techniques in commercial buildings: Current trends and future directions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101342
Abstract: Abstract Artificial lighting is one of the major electricity consumption in commercial buildings and consumed about 17% of the total electrical energy. Therefore, there is a great potential to reduce energy consumption by implementing intelligent… read more here.
Keywords: control; control techniques; system control; lighting system ... See more keywords