scholarly journals Advocating for Net-Zero Energy Sustainable Houses through the International Solar Decathlon Competition

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy J McCarthy ◽  
Brendan J Banfield ◽  
Yeganeh Baghi ◽  
Luca Faidutti ◽  
Clayton McDowell
Keyword(s):  
Zero Energy ◽  
Solar Decathlon ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero

Design, Simulation and Preliminary Results of an All Electric Net-Zero Energy Solar Home

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin P. Barnes ◽  
Luis A. Martinez ◽  
Trishan Esram ◽  
Ty A. Newell ◽  
Patrick L. Chapman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical System ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Heat Pumps ◽  
Electrical System ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
University Of Illinois ◽  
Solar Decathlon ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero ◽  
The University

This paper describes the mechanical systems, the DC-coupled electrical system, the simulation approach and the preliminary results of the University of Illinois entry in the 2007 Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition. The competition showcased twenty net-zero energy solar powered houses. The University of Illinois entry was the only one that featured an all-electric design. No solar thermal collectors were used; space and water heating was accomplished primarily through heat pumps. Each of three house modules is sensibly conditioned with autonomous, custom mini-split heat pumps using all radiant and natural convection heat exchange for the interior side. Simulation methods are described and assumptions of wall and window properties, mechanical system performance and electrical system performance are disclosed. Details are provided on the theoretical analysis of internal heat transfer and the basic design of the custom mechanical system. The electrical system topology and equipment choices are presented and initial performance results are shown. Additionally, preliminary analysis is carried out on the data taken during the Solar Decathlon competition and on the observations of post-competition winter performance. The success in being awarded comfort conditioning points during the competition is discussed along with drawbacks not represented in the competition results.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF NET-ZERO-ENERGY HOUSE FOR SOLAR DECATHLON EUROPE 2012

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (44) ◽  
pp. 197-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shota TAJIMA ◽  
Akihiko ONO ◽  
Masamichi HANAZATO ◽  
Chisato MORI ◽  
Hiroki SUZUKI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zero Energy ◽  
Solar Decathlon ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero

Energy performance evaluation of a marketable net-zero-energy house: Solark I at Solar Decathlon China 2013

2015 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 136-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changhai Peng ◽  
Lu Huang ◽  
Jianxun Liu ◽  
Ying Huang
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Solar Decathlon ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero

scholarly journals THE ROAD MAP TO THE INTEGRATED DESIGN PROCESS OF A NET-ZERO ENERGY SOLAR HOUSE: A CASE STUDY OF A SOLAR DECATHLON COMPETITION ENTRY

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Azarbayjani ◽  
Benjamin Futrell ◽  
Valentina Cecchi ◽  
Thomas Gentry ◽  
Aba Ebong
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Design ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Solar Decathlon ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero ◽  
Integrated Design Process ◽  
Solar House

scholarly journals ZeRow: Design, Energy Performance and Cost Analysis of a Solar Powered Row House

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-86
Author(s):  
Roque T Sanchez ◽  
Allison A Elliott ◽  
Rebecca Sibley ◽  
Nonya S Grenader ◽  
Brent C Houchens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Analysis ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Solar Decathlon ◽  
Electrical Grid ◽  
Net Zero Energy ◽  
Net Zero ◽  
Solar Powered ◽  
Simultaneous Elimination

An affordable, solar powered row house is designed and constructed for implementation in a historically low-income area of Houston, Texas. This ZeRow House is tied to the electrical grid for purchase of electricity at night, but completely compensates by generating more power than needed during the day when electric grid demands peak, particularly in the hot, humid summer months. The result is a home with net-zero energy purchased from the grid and the simultaneous elimination of battery storage. This home was one of twenty entries in the 2009 D.o.E. Solar Decathlon. Throughout the project decisions were always mindful of the final purpose: the demonstration of an affordable, easily reproducible solar powered home that honors the row house tradition of Houston’s Third Ward, while taking advantage of modern durable materials and energy conversion technology, and bringing a focus on sustainability and education to the greater community.

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