The utilization of solar energy and low-grade waste energy for building heating to reduce
carbon emissions is an effective way to curb global warming. As a suitable approach for …

Abstract A Salt Gradient Solar Pond (SGSP) is an artificial pond or natural lake, able to
collect and store the incident solar energy, characterizing by a specific vertical gradient of …

District heating networks are becoming an important component of future sustainable energy
systems, providing space heating and hot water to buildings. The design of these networks …

In this study, a new residential heat pump system was designed for domestic use in the
geothermal district heating system (GDHS). A heat pump system was integrated into the …

This research compares an existing 4th generation heating and cooling network with a novel
5th generation heating and cooling network, driven by renewables. The networks are …

The energy refurbishment of residential heating and cooling systems is crucial to achieve
the carbon neutrality expected by 2050. In this framework, many researchers are developing …

Seasonal thermal energy storage (STES) offers an attractive option for decarbonizing
heating in the built environment to promote renewable energy and reduce CO 2 emissions …

Achieving cost-effective hydrogen production is key to facilitating the use of hydrogen as an
alternative to fossil fuels. This study adopts a mixed integer linear programming approach to …

A large fraction of district heating networks in Europe are still operating without thermal
energy storage. While offering operational flexibility, the presence of energy storage …

A significant portion of building energy usage globally goes toward space heating and
cooling, and whether using individual building systems or district systems, those loads are …