Thermal Energy Storage for Building Load Management: Application to Electrically Heated Floor

In cold climates, electrical power demand for space conditioning becomes a critical issue for utility companies during certain periods of the day. Shifting a portion or all of it to off-peak periods can help reduce peak demand and reduce stress on the electrical grid. Sensible thermal energy storage...

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Main Authors: Hélène Thieblemont, Fariborz Haghighat, Alain Moreau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/6/7/194