Solar air conditioning energy storage

Are solar air conditioning systems a viable option?

There is a growing interest in the solar air conditioning systems due to the increasing demand for space cooling in solar abundant areas . However, the intermittency characteristic of solar energy presents a challenge to downstream applications that require a steady energy supply.

Why do solar air conditioning systems need lhtes?

In typical solar air conditioning system, LHTES serves as a buffer between solar energy and thermal energy provided to the absorption system, meaning a good response of the LHTES is required. Besides, the storage volume is usually sought to be minimized due to space constraints.

Can solar energy and thermal energy storage improve building energy flexibility?

The main contribution is to investigate and reveal the interactions among the utilisation of solar energy, thermal energy storage, and DSM strategies, to improve building energy flexibility. A simulation system of the NZE house was first developed using TRNSYS.

Is thermal energy storage a viable solution for HVAC systems?

Among the technologies used to improve the performance of HVAC systems and energy flexibility of buildings, thermal energy storage (TES) has been considered as a promising solution due to its high cost-saving potential and acceptable pay-back period .

Can solar energy and PCM save energy in a desiccant air conditioner?

The performance of the three configurations of desiccant air conditioner (Type A, B, and C) is numerically investigated for the same ambient conditions of Cairo-Egypt. In this study, the impacts of solar energy and PCM on the energy savings potential for a desiccant air conditioner are investigated.

Can thermal energy storage solve the intermittency of solar energy?

However, the intermittency characteristic of solar energy presents a challenge to downstream applications that require a steady energy supply. In recent years, Thermal Energy Storage (TES) has drawn the attention of researchers owing to its capability of resolving the intermittency of renewables .