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Comprehensive Performance Evaluation of a Dual-Function Active Solar Thermal Façade System Based on Energy, Economic and Environmental Analysis in China

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  • Rui Li

    (School of Energy and Power Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China)

  • Guomin Cui

    (School of Energy and Power Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China)

Abstract

Promoting the development and utilization of solar energy is a practical way to alleviate the energy crisis and achieve the goal of carbon neutrality. Recently, interest has arisen in the dual-functional active solar thermal façade (ASTF) system that produces hot water throughout the whole year and reduces cooling and heating load as a function of the building façade. Here, a mathematical model of the ASTF system is built and validated by the experimental data, and the annual performance of the ASTF system in representative cities in three climate regions is evaluated. The results are that compared with the common solar water system, the ASTF system adds passive energy savings, which accounts for 5.8%, 7.2% and 11.4% of the total primary energy savings of the system for Shanghai, Beijing and Lanzhou. Compared with the traditional wall, the ASTF saves 16.4% and 23.0% of cooling energy consumption and 102.3% and 92.4% of heating energy consumption for Shanghai and Beijing, respectively. Additionally, it saves 74.7% of heating energy consumption for Lanzhou. Lastly, the impact of the design parameters and operation parameters of the system are investigated, respectively. This study demonstrates a viable path to promoting cost-effective active solar thermal façades in different climates, and the results can be beneficial to further research.

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  • Rui Li & Guomin Cui, 2022. "Comprehensive Performance Evaluation of a Dual-Function Active Solar Thermal Façade System Based on Energy, Economic and Environmental Analysis in China," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-19, June.
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