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  1. 1. Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Collectors and Ground Source Heat Pumps for Commercial Buildings : Case study in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Doris Dijak; Elin Torstensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Ground Source Heat Pump; Photovoltaic Thermal Collectors; Borehole Thermal Energy Storage; Free Cooling.; Bergvärmepumpssystem; Termiska Solceller; Borrhålsbaserade Termiska Energilager; Frikyla.;

    Abstract : In order to reduce emissions from the building sector, which stands for than a fifth of the global energy consumption today, efficient and fossil free heating and cooling systems are of importance. This study investigates the combination of solar photovoltaic thermal collectors and ground source heat pump systems in order to regenerate energy to the ground in combination with free cooling. READ MORE

  3. 2. Dynamic modelling of electricity arbitrage for single-family homes : Assessing the cost-effectiveness of implementing Energy Storage and Demand-Side Load Management.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

    Author : Ahmed Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : Electricity arbitrage trading; intraday electricity market; energy storage system; demand-side load management; single-family homes; Nord Pool; building performance simulation IDA Indoor Climate and Energy ; financial modelling.;

    Abstract : In the context of electricity, arbitrage trading involves taking advantage of existing price variations within electricity markets. The report conducted financial modelling for energy storage systems and demand-side load management for electricity arbitrage trading in single-family homes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Phase Change Material : Potential for increased fire resistance in concrete

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : William Toivanen; [2023]
    Keywords : Phase change material; concrete; fire resistance; integration into building materials; latent heat; melting;

    Abstract : The European commission has in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive from 2010 decided that its member states were required to ensure that all new buildings by the end of 2020 were nearly zero-energy buildings. These buildings require small amounts of energy compared to its performance in example by keeping a pleasant indoor climate. READ MORE

  5. 4. Energy System Analysis of thermal, hydrogen and battery storage in the energy system of Sweden in 2045

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Poornima Sundarrajan; [2023]
    Keywords : VRES; Energy System Model; CEEP; Wind integration; Thermal Energy Storage; Hydrogen Storage; Heat Pumps; Electrolysers; VRES; Energisystemmodell; CEEP; Vindintegration; Värmeenergilagring; Vätgaslagring; Värmepumpar; Elektrolysörer;

    Abstract : Sweden has goals to reach net-zero emissions by 2045. Although electricity sector is almost fossil free, industry & transport still rely on fossil fuels. Ambitious initiatives such as HYBRIT, growth of EV market & expansion of wind power aim to expedite emission reduction. READ MORE

  6. 5. Solar industrial heating with a hybrid solar collectors’ configuration and thermal storage : Dynamic simulation and techno-economic analysis

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Gisela Subirats Gonzalez; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar thermal; Thermal Energy Storage; TES; PV; Brenmiller; Absolicon.;

    Abstract : This study investigates the feasibility and performance of a hybrid system integrating photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technologies for industrial process heat. By analyzing various parameters including cost, income, energy production, and system specifications, valuable insights are obtained. READ MORE