Abstract Urban Heat Islands (UHI) occur in and around cities, leading to warmer
temperatures than in surrounding rural areas. The UHI effect increases energy demand, air …

Abstract Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) is a viable technology towards increasing
renewable energy production and achieving low carbon footprints for buildings. Mauritius …

The emergence of distributed energy has led to a change in the role of the consumer in the
traditional sense over the past decade. The proliferation of emerging generators and …

With the implementation of 14th Five-Year Plan in China and the completion of the poverty
alleviation task, the economy in China has made great progress. However, the carbon …

The optimal operation of thermal energy storage in modern district heating networks is
crucial for enhancing the system efficiency and economics to better suit the increasing …

The transition to sustainable heating technologies is crucial to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, mitigate the impacts of climate change and enable a sustainable and low-carbon …

The study addresses the issue of heat dissipation in Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV)
roofs by proposing a novel PV module and establishing its testbed in Bei**g, China, which …

Buildings in urban areas significantly contribute to global energy consumption, necessitating
solutions to reduce energy demands and mitigate environmental impacts. This study …

Phase change materials (PCMs) can improve the thermal performance of building facades.
The integration position of a PCM in the facades is influenced by multiple factors including …

Besides an efficient operation of a gas boiler, ensuring a safe combustion across the
operating range is essential. This becomes even more critical when burning hy-drogen …