energy

Innovative Hybrid CHP systems for high temperature heating plant in existing buildings

This paper deals with the potential role of new hybrid CHP systems application providing both electricity and heat which are compatible with the building architectural and landscape limitations. In detail, three different plant layout options for high temperature heat production along with the electricity generation were investigated and compared each other. To do so, conventional natural gas CHPs and back up boiler, two-stage Electric Heat Pumps (EHPs) and trans-critical CO2 electric heat pump (CO2-HP) have been considered as reference technologies to build hybrid systems.

Energy Retrofit Assessment Through Automated Valuation Models: an Italian Case Study

With reference to the current issue of energy efficiency of residential buildings, the aim of this research is to analyze the possible influence of the energy performance component on the property prices formation. The study sample consists of two hundred residential units recently sold and located in the city of Bari (Italy). The implemented methodology is represented by a data-driven technique that employs a genetic algorithm to identify the functional expressions.

Testing innovations for increased energy efficiency of electric buses: evidence from the EBSF_2 project

EBSF 2 is a three-year research project which came to an end in April 2018. The project was led by the International Association of Public Transport and funded by the European Union with the aim of increasing attractiveness and efficiency of urban bus systems. Real-life demonstrations in 12 cities addressed diverse areas for innovations, but for several test sites the main goal was to deploy and test solutions for increased energy efficiency of urban bus fleets.

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