Exploring the potential of nearly zero energy retrofitting for generic office buildings in Cairo, Egypt
Energy consumption of the buildings sector has increased dramatically over the past decade. In Egypt, existing buildings consume 60% of electrical energy. Improving existing buildings through energy retrofitting and using different techniques of integrated PV may serve as a step towards improving th...
Main Authors: | M. Hamza, S. Alsaadani, M. Fahmy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-06-01
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Series: | Energy Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484722000890 |
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