Economic and environmental aspects of the component sizing for a stand-alone building energy system: A case study

摘要: Abstract When designing a building energy system based on renewable sources, major challenge is the suitable sizing of its components. In this paper, simulation tool presented for determining optimal sizes main components stand-alone which integrates both thermal and electric sources. Since control multisource non-trivial, multivariable problem, particular emphasis placed management system. A structure model predictive proposed, whereas underlying problem formulated as mixed-integer linear programming problem. The developed successfully applied specific case an alpine lodge. set potential configurations, each being with respect to net present costs global warming potential, generated by analyzing various component sizes. Out set, decision makers can choose most cost efficient configuration fulfilling their specifications.