A review on sustainable design of renewable energy systems
Shi, L. and Chew, M.Y.L.
2012 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(1): 192-207
Sustainable building; Renewable energy; Photovoltaic; Solar chimney; Ground source heat pump; Day-lighting
Shi, L. and Chew, M.Y.L., (2012), "A review on sustainable design of renewable energy systems", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(1): 192-207.
Abstract:
This paper reviewed the state of the art in designing renewable energy systems specifically solar-based energy system, ground source-based system and day-lighting system, to gain optimum performances in sustainable buildings. Efficiency of each of these systems in reducing resource consumption was evaluated. Geometric conditions have a determining effect on the performances of solar-based energy system and day-lighting system. In solar-based energy system, designing factors, such as system selection, building's orientation, installation location, area of installation, tilt angle and surface temperature, are needed to be considered. Factors of day-lighting system, such as fenestration option, material, area or size, shape, orientation, position, ceiling and shading devices, are needed to be designed carefully to optimize the quality of the luminous environment for occupants. For ground source-based energy system, season condition, operating condition, mode of system, selection of compressor, ground heat exchanger, pump, are important to improve system's performance and reduce cost.
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