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Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Modeling with the EnergyPlus Calculation Engine.

DE200415009460

Publication Date	2004
Personal Author	Griffith, B. T.; Ellis, P. G.
Page Count	12
Abstract	EnergyPlus is a whole-building energy analysis software program developed by DOE. It was recently expanded with the addition of new active solar components for simulation of photovoltaic and solar thermal hot-water heating systems. The active solar models were integrated into the program because low- or zero-energy buildings often use renewable energy resources to accomplish their energy-saving goals. This paper provides an overview of the new models for PV and solar collectors in EnergyPlus and describes some preliminary efforts to validate the implementations.
Keywords	Photovoltaic power supplies Solar collectors Solar energy Renewable energy sources Computerized simulation Energy conservation Daylighting Fenestration Windows Architecture HVAC systems EnergyPlus computer program High performance buildings
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200515

Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Modeling with the EnergyPlus Calculation Engine.

Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Modeling with the EnergyPlus Calculation Engine.
DE200415009460

Publication Date	2004
Personal Author	Griffith, B. T.; Ellis, P. G.
Page Count	12
Abstract	EnergyPlus is a whole-building energy analysis software program developed by DOE. It was recently expanded with the addition of new active solar components for simulation of photovoltaic and solar thermal hot-water heating systems. The active solar models were integrated into the program because low- or zero-energy buildings often use renewable energy resources to accomplish their energy-saving goals. This paper provides an overview of the new models for PV and solar collectors in EnergyPlus and describes some preliminary efforts to validate the implementations.
Keywords	Photovoltaic power supplies Solar collectors Solar energy Renewable energy sources Computerized simulation Energy conservation Daylighting Fenestration Windows Architecture HVAC systems EnergyPlus computer program High performance buildings
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200515