Data-driven building energy modelling–An analysis of the potential for generalisation through interpretable machine learning

M Manfren, PAB James, L Tronchin - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Data-driven building energy modelling techniques have proven to be effective in multiple
applications. However, the debate around the possibility of generalisation is open …

Techno-economic analysis and energy modelling as a key enablers for smart energy services and technologies in buildings

M Manfren, B Nastasi, L Tronchin, D Groppi… - … and sustainable energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Smart energy services and technologies are key components of energy transition and
decarbonisation strategies for the built environment. On the one hand, the technical potential …

[HTML][HTML] Lean and interpretable digital twins for building energy monitoring–A case study with Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valves and Gas Absorption Heat Pumps

M Manfren, PAB James, V Aragon, L Tronchin - Energy and AI, 2023 - Elsevier
The transition to low carbon energy systems poses challenges in terms of energy efficiency.
In building refurbishment projects, efficient technologies such as smart controls and heat …

Open data and energy analytics-An analysis of essential information for energy system planning, design and operation

M Manfren, B Nastasi, D Groppi, DA Garcia - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Energy transitions are reshaping global and national energy systems and appropriate
decision-making strategies are needed to drive an effective change in response to pressing …

Energy modelling and analytics in the built environment—A review of their role for energy transitions in the construction sector

M Manfren, M Sibilla, L Tronchin - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Decarbonisation and efficiency goals set as a response to global warming issue require
appropriate decision-making strategies to promote an effective and timely change in energy …

[HTML][HTML] Measuring and mitigating overheating risk in solid wall dwellings retrofitted with internal wall insulation

V Tink, S Porritt, D Allinson, D Loveday - Building and Environment, 2018 - Elsevier
Upgrading the thermal insulation of UK houses to improve wintertime energy efficiency
raises concerns about potential summertime overheating risk. To address these concerns …

[HTML][HTML] In situ measurement of the heat loss coefficient of thermal bridges in a building envelope

S Kim, J Seo, H Jeong, J Kim - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
One way to achieve carbon neutrality is by improving the energy performance of existing
buildings, which requires accurate measurements. In particular, accurate measurement of …

Impact of solar gain estimation on heat loss coefficient determination using in-situ data: comparing co-heating test with B-splines integrated grey-box modelling

X Zhang, D Saelens, S Roels - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates the estimation uncertainties of grey-box models, with increased
complexities of quantifying solar gain dynamics, in building energy performance …

[HTML][HTML] Measuring the heat transfer coefficient (HTC) in buildings: A stakeholder's survey

C Deb, LV Gelder, M Spiekman, G Pandraud… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
The heat transfer coefficient (HTC) is a very important factor influencing the energy
performance of a building. Recent studies have shown the importance of on-site …

Assessing the co-heating test as reference for heat loss coefficient estimation: In-depth analysis on an artificial dataset

K Ritosa, D Saelens, S Roels - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to bridge the building energy performance gap it is necessary to quantitatively and
qualitatively characterize the actual energy demand of buildings and the thermal behaviour …