Solar heating and cooling systems are a promising technology which may significantly
contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the enhancement of energy …

Evacuated tube solar collectors (ETSCs) have gained a significant share of the solar thermal
collector (STC) market. Compared to other collector types, ETSCs cover a relatively wide …

Abstract District Heating and Cooling is considered an efficient solution to address the
thermal energy demand of the building sector and reduce its environmental impact. In this …

In order to harvest solar energy, thermal energy storage (TES) system with Phase Change
Material (PCM) has been receiving greater attention because of its large energy storage …

This work presents the design and the thermo-economic optimization of a novel layout of a
5th generation district heating and cooling network, for a residential district located in the …

This paper presents a dynamic simulation model and a thermo-economic analysis of a novel
polygeneration system based on a solar-assisted heat pump and an adsorption chiller, both …

The paper investigates the integration of renewable energy sources and water systems,
presenting a novel solar system producing simultaneously: electrical energy, thermal …

Although evaporative coolers consume much lower electricity than the vapor compression
systems, they are not applicable in humid climates. Combination of desiccant wheels and …

This paper investigates several actions for the energy refurbishment of some buildings of the
University Hospital Federico II of Naples. The analysis focuses on a specific lot of 4 …

The paper presents an in-depth analysis of a novel scheme for the sustainable mobility,
based on electric vehicles, photovoltaic energy and electric energy storage systems. The …