The Annex “Integration of Micro-Generation and Related Energy Technologies in Buildings” is undertaking an in depth analysis of micro-generation and associated other energy technologies. The scope of activities encompasses:
- multi-source micro-cogeneration systems, polygeneration systems (i.e. integrated heating / cooling / power generation systems) and renewable hybrid systems;
- the integration of micro-generation, energy storage and demand side management technologies at a local level (integrated systems);
- customised and optimum control strategies for integrated systems;
- the analysis of integrated and hybrid systems performance when serving single and multiple residences along with small commercial premises; and
- the analysis of the wider impact of micro-generation on the power distribution system. To broaden the impact of the Annex’s output there will be significant effort to disseminate its deliverables to non-technical stakeholders working in related areas such as housing, product commercialisation and regulatory development.
Expected Outcomes
- An update on occupant related DHW and electric load profiles.
- Component models and their implementation in building simulation tools.
- Review of best practice in the operation and control of integrated micro-generation systems.
- Predictive control algorithms to maximize the performance and value of micro-generation.
- Experimental data sets for the calibration and validation of device models.
- Performance assessment methodologies.
- Country-specific studies on the performance of a range of micro-generation systems.
- Studies of the viability of micro-generation systems in different operational contexts and of the impacts of micro-generation on the wider community and the potential benefits, in particular for the electricity network.
- An investigation of interactions between technical performance and commercialization/regulatory approaches for micro-generation.
- Compilation of case studies of the introduction of microgeneration technologies.
Annex 54 builds upon the results of Annex 42 "The Simulation of Building-Integrated Fuel Cell and Other Cogeneration Systems". The publications of Annex 42 can be found here.