Design Optimization of a Composite Solar Wall Integrating a PCM in a Individual House: Heating Demand and Thermal Comfort Considerations

Thermal energy storage (TES), which features an innovative technology, can enhance energy efficiency in the building sector and reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. Due to their high heat storage capacity, phase change materials (PCMs) have impressed many researchers. This paper investigates...

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Main Authors: Enghok Leang, Pierre Tittelein, Laurent Zalewski, Stéphane Lassue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/21/5640