A solar water heater (SWH) converts solar radiation into thermal energy for various
purposes, and its technology has experienced numerous developments. Many studies have …

This paper proposes a sizing method to guide the design of water-circulating radiative sky
cooling systems and water-based energy storage solutions. Following this method, the …

Thermal energy storage is a key issue in efficient energy system applications, especially in
renewable energies. In this respect, phase change materials (PCM) have attracted interest …

In this paper, a novel concept of an unglazed solar thermal facade collector (USTFC) was
developed based on a commercially available metal cladding facade system. A detailed …

This paper presents a new geometry of Latent Thermal Energy Storage (LTES), acting as
both a plate heat exchanger and a storage unit, which can be charged and discharged …

In this review paper different design modifications of solar air collector have been discussed.
Modifications include increase in number of fluid passes, corrugating and roughening the …

Thermal energy storage (TES) is a key issue in efficient energy systems applications. In this
regard, phase-changing material (PCM) has been of interest as an active solution for …

The model of the reference office building, reported in IEA SHC Task 56, is implemented by
different experts in building simulations, with different tools (ie dynamics simulation tools …

Energy consumption is a prominent issue for achieving sustainability within the built
environment. A significant portion of the energy consumed is the building's need of hot …

Os edifícios são responsáveis por cerca de 40% do consumo energético na União
Europeia. Todavia, é expectável que este consumo aumente. Para a colmatação das cargas …