Abstract
EnergyPlus is a whole-building energy analysis software program developed by DOE. It was recently expanded with the addition of new active solar components for simulation of photovoltaic and solar thermal hot-water heating systems. The active solar models were integrated into the program because low- or zero-energy buildings often use renewable energy resources to accomplish their energy-savinggoals. This paper provides an overview of the new models for PV and solar collectors in EnergyPlus and describes some preliminary efforts to validate the implementations.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 8 |
State | Published - 2004 |
Event | World Renewable Energy Congress VIII - Denver, Colorado Duration: 29 Aug 2004 → 3 Sep 2004 |
Conference
Conference | World Renewable Energy Congress VIII |
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City | Denver, Colorado |
Period | 29/08/04 → 3/09/04 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-550-36275
Keywords
- commercial buildings
- energy analysis software
- energy simulation
- energy simulation software
- EnergyPlus
- high-performance buildings