Optimal Sizing of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems for Residential Buildings
This paper analyzes the optimal sizing of a particular solution for renewable energy residential building integration. The solution combines a photovoltaic (PV) plant with a heat pump (HP). The idea is to develop a system that permits the maximum level of self-consumption of renewable energy generat...
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| description | This paper analyzes the optimal sizing of a particular solution for renewable energy residential building integration. The solution combines a photovoltaic (PV) plant with a heat pump (HP). The idea is to develop a system that permits the maximum level of self-consumption of renewable energy generated by using a small-scale solar array installed on the same building. The problem is analyzed using data obtained from an experimental system installed in a building in Pisa, Italy. The residential house was equipped with a PV plant (about 3.7 kW of peak power), assisting a HP of similar electrical power (3.8 kW). The system was monitored for eight years of continuous operation. With reference to the data acquired from the long-term experimental analysis and considering a more general perspective, we discuss criteria and guidelines for the design of such a system. We focus on the possibility of exporting energy to the electrical grid, from the perspective of obtaining self-consumption schemes. Considering that one of the problems with small-scale PV plants is represented by the bidirectional energy flows from and to the grid, possible alternative solutions for the design are outlined, with both a size reduction in the plant and utilization of a storage system considered. Different design objectives are considered in the analysis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fa0692202a534367bbe17281f623d5582023-11-20T16:02:58ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092020-10-01101017510.3390/buildings10100175Optimal Sizing of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems for Residential BuildingsAlessandro Franco0Fabio Fantozzi1Department of Energy, Systems, Territory and Constructions Engineering (DESTEC), University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56122 Pisa, ItalyDepartment of Energy, Systems, Territory and Constructions Engineering (DESTEC), University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56122 Pisa, ItalyThis paper analyzes the optimal sizing of a particular solution for renewable energy residential building integration. The solution combines a photovoltaic (PV) plant with a heat pump (HP). The idea is to develop a system that permits the maximum level of self-consumption of renewable energy generated by using a small-scale solar array installed on the same building. The problem is analyzed using data obtained from an experimental system installed in a building in Pisa, Italy. The residential house was equipped with a PV plant (about 3.7 kW of peak power), assisting a HP of similar electrical power (3.8 kW). The system was monitored for eight years of continuous operation. With reference to the data acquired from the long-term experimental analysis and considering a more general perspective, we discuss criteria and guidelines for the design of such a system. We focus on the possibility of exporting energy to the electrical grid, from the perspective of obtaining self-consumption schemes. Considering that one of the problems with small-scale PV plants is represented by the bidirectional energy flows from and to the grid, possible alternative solutions for the design are outlined, with both a size reduction in the plant and utilization of a storage system considered. Different design objectives are considered in the analysis.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/10/10/175renewable energy systemssmart gridphotovoltaic plantsground heat pumpsexperimental analysisoptimization |
| spellingShingle | Alessandro Franco Fabio Fantozzi Optimal Sizing of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems for Residential Buildings Buildings renewable energy systems smart grid photovoltaic plants ground heat pumps experimental analysis optimization |
| title | Optimal Sizing of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems for Residential Buildings |
| title_full | Optimal Sizing of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems for Residential Buildings |
| title_fullStr | Optimal Sizing of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems for Residential Buildings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimal Sizing of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems for Residential Buildings |
| title_short | Optimal Sizing of Solar-Assisted Heat Pump Systems for Residential Buildings |
| title_sort | optimal sizing of solar assisted heat pump systems for residential buildings |
| topic | renewable energy systems smart grid photovoltaic plants ground heat pumps experimental analysis optimization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/10/10/175 |
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