From Zero Energy to Zero Power Buildings

A new paradigm for a sustainable transition of the building stock

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ID21234014
AutoresMatteo Bilardo (0000-0003-0096-3280, Politecnico di Torino), Jérôme H Kämpf (0000-0002-4248-6788, Idiap Research Institute), Enrico Fabrizio (0000-0002-7221-2796, Politecnico di Torino, autor de correspondencia)
Año2024
Volumen101
Páginas105136
Fecha de publicación2024-02-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaSustainable Cities and Society (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2210-6707 • E-ISSN: 2210-6715
EditorialElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.scs.2023.105136
OpenAlexW4389849941
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas30

This research introduces an innovative method aimed at evaluating building energy performance within urban environments and communities, departing from the conventional Zero Energy Building (ZEB) concept and introducing the Zero Power Building (ZPB) framework. This approach, overcoming the limitations of the ZEB concept, offers a holistic definition in line with the goal of achieving a Zero-emission Building stock. By employing a power balance assessment coupled with dynamic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), this methodology surpasses traditional techniques, providing a more accurate assessment of energy consumption and generation patterns. The method was applied to a district case study encompassing seven nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEBs), demonstrating its potential efficacy. Findings indicate how the proposed framework can accurately evaluate the integration of energy storage and sharing strategies, increasing the Zero Power target from 29 % to 51 % of annual hours. KPIs were also dynamically examined at the building and district level, introducing the concept of KPI accuracy and identifying pivotal hourly patterns to guide a sustainable transistion. The adoption of the Zero Power Building framework and the utilization of dynamic KPIs offer viable solutions to address conventional limitations in building energy assessments. This approach aids in guiding targeted energy efficiency measures aimed at fostering sustainable and Zero-emission Communities

Architectural engineering · Electrical engineering · Ground zero · Nuclear physics · Physics · Quantum mechanics · Renewable energy · Zero emission · Zero-energy building · Zero-point energy · Building Energy and Comfort Optimization · Engineering · Mechanical Engineering

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