Net energy analysis of a solar combi system with Seasonal Thermal Energy Store

Shane Colclough, Teresa McGrath

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    Abstract

    EU targets require nearly zero energy buildings (NZEB) by 2020. However few monitored examples exist of how NZEB has been achieved in practise in individual residential buildings. This paper provides an example of how a low-energy building (built in 2006), has achieved nearly zero energy heating through the addition of a solar domestic hot water and space heating system (“combi system”) with a Seasonal Thermal Energy Store (STES). The paper also presents a cumulative life cycle energy and cumulative life cycle carbon analysis for the installation based on the recorded DHW and space heating demand in addition to energy payback periods and net energy ratios. In addition, the carbon and energy analysis is carried out for four other heating system scenarios including hybrid solar thermal/PV systems in order to obtain the optimal system from a carbon efficiency perspective.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)611-616
    Number of pages6
    JournalApplied Energy
    Volume147
    Early online date25 Mar 2015
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 01 Jun 2015

    Keywords

    • Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage (STES); Passive House; Life cycle analysis; Net energy ratio

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