[HTML][HTML] A review of mixed-integer linear formulations for framework-based energy system models

M Hoffmann, BU Schyska, J Bartels, T Pelser… - Advances in Applied …, 2024 - Elsevier
Optimization-based frameworks for energy system modeling such as TIMES, ETHOS. FINE,
or PyPSA have emerged as important tools to outline a cost-efficient energy transition …

[HTML][HTML] Best practices of techno-economic methods for solar photovoltaic coupled heat pump analysis in cold climates

S Rana, N Sommerfeldt, JM Pearce - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the most promising methods of decarbonizing the global building heating and
cooling load is with solar photovoltaic (PV) powered heat pumps (HP). The complex nature …

nPro: A web-based planning tool for designing district energy systems and thermal networks

M Wirtz - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
District energy systems play a key role in the energy transition, especially for the
decarbonization of the heating and cooling sector. However, there is a lack of suitable …

[HTML][HTML] A comparative co-simulation analysis to improve the sustainability of cogeneration-based district multi-energy systems using photovoltaics, power-to-heat, and …

A Erdmann, A Marcellan, J Stock, D Neuroth… - Energy Conversion and …, 2023 - Elsevier
For an extensive decarbonization of district multi-energy systems, efforts are needed that go
beyond today's cogeneration of heat and power in district multi-energy systems. The …

Subsidies or cost-reflective energy tariffs? Alternative pathways for decarbonizing the residential sector and implications for cost efficiency

G Aniello, V Bertsch, C Ball, W Kuckshinrichs - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
This study assesses alternative energy technologies (ie, PV and battery systems, electric
heat pumps, hybrid gas heating with solar thermal energy) in terms of profitability and CO 2 …

Methodology to compare and optimize district heating and decentralized heat supply for energy transformation on a municipality level

M Friebe, A Karasu, M Kriegel - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The determination of the optimal energy supply system and the selection of energy
producers are two major challenges in the energy transformation of districts. This paper …

Economic and environmental analysis of domestic hot water systems for single-family homes

EJ Sarabia-Escriva, VM Soto-Francés… - Energy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The objective of this article is to compare the behaviour of the most representative domestic
hot water systems (DHW) in single-family buildings. The study evaluates the energy …

Large-scale quantification of the future self-covered heat demand using a nationwide residential building database

K Rieck, K Dabrock, N Pflugradt, JM Weinand… - Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
Electrifying residential heat supply with rooftop photovoltaics (PV) and air-source heat
pumps is essential for decarbonizing the German building stock. The potential of these …

[HTML][HTML] Overview of energy modeling requirements and tools for future smart energy systems

H Majidi, MM Hayati, C Breyer… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2025 - Elsevier
The advancement of technology has led to the development of smart energy systems,
integrating traditional and innovative energy solutions with technologies such as IoT and AI …

[HTML][HTML] Designing multi-energy systems in Mediterranean regions towards energy autonomy

T Terlouw, N Savvakis, C Bauer, R McKenna… - Applied Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
Decentralized multi-energy systems (MESs) are a key element of a future low-carbon energy
supply. Here, we address the crucial role of grid-connected and off-grid MESs in achieving a …