Abstract
Using the flexibility within energy generation, distribution infrastructure, renewable energy sources, and the built environment is the ultimate sustainable strategy within the built environment. However, at the moment this flexibility on the building level has yet to be defined. The new IEA Annex 67 is just starting to define this specific flexibility. Our research is aimed at developing, implementing, and evaluating new process control strategies for improving the energy interaction within a building, its environment, and the energy infrastructure by effectively incorporating occupant needs for health (ventilation) and comfort heating/cooling. An integral approach based on general systems theory is used that divides the whole system into different layers from user up to centralized power generation. A bottom-up approach, starting from the user up to the smart grid, offers new possibilities for buildings’ energy flexibility. To make use of the dynamic possibilities offered by the flexibility, new intelligent process control concepts are necessary. Multiagent systems, in combination with building energy management systems, can offer the required additional functionalities. The approach is tested in a case-study building.
Translated title of the contribution | De energie flexibilteit van gebouwen: een benadering van beneden naar boven, multi-agent, gebruikers gebaseerde benadering voor systeem integratie van energie infrastructuren tot Smart Grid |
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Original language | English |
Title of host publication | Mediterranean Green Buildings & Renewable Energy |
Subtitle of host publication | Selected papers from the World Renewable Energy Network's Med Green Forum |
Editors | Ali Sayigh |
Place of Publication | Cham |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 47-59 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | ISBN 978-3-319-30746-6 |
ISBN (Print) | ISBN 978-3-319-30745-9 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2016 |
Event | MED GREEN FORUM III, Mediterranean Green Buildings and Renewable Energy Forum-2015, August 26-28, 2015, Florence, Italy - University of Florence, Florance, Italy Duration: 26 Aug 2015 → 28 Aug 2015 |
Conference
Conference | MED GREEN FORUM III, Mediterranean Green Buildings and Renewable Energy Forum-2015, August 26-28, 2015, Florence, Italy |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Florance |
Period | 26/08/15 → 28/08/15 |