| Author: | Zhong, Peishan |
| Title: | Energy trading analysis between zero-energy buildings |
| Advisors: | Cao, Sunliang (BEEE) |
| Degree: | M.Eng. |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Subject: | Sustainable buildings Buildings -- Energy conservation Buildings -- Environmental aspects Hong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertations |
| Department: | Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering |
| Pages: | 58 pages : color illustrations |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | The escalating challenge of global warming necessitates urgent measures to cut energy demand and carbon emissions. Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs) are crucial in addressing this issue by balancing their annual electrical load with the production of on-site renewable energy. This study explored energy trading between ZEBs as a strategy to increase energy self-sufficiency and economic viability in the urban context of Guangzhou, China. The values of OEM and OEF and net present values (NPV) for different renewable combinations were calculated. The study examined typical buildings in Guangzhou City to assess the technological and economic impacts of energy trading. Findings from the study highlighted that energy trading significantly enhances the energy self-sufficiency of ZEBs in Guangzhou. It is also found that solar-led renewable energy systems not only provide a higher return on investment but also a shorter payback period when energy trading is implemented. However, although energy trading can significantly increase net present value (NPV) and shorten payback periods, these payback periods are still usually more than ten years, which is not enough to incentivize firms or individuals. Therefore, the study suggested that the government should implement more incentives to promote energy trading and the widespread adoption of zero-energy buildings. |
| Rights: | All rights reserved |
| Access: | restricted access |
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