Analyzing a Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) in the Climate Zone of Australia

Jay Patel

doi:10.23954/osj.v6i1.2727

Abstract

Buildings and Residential sectors are amongst the major energy consumers of Australia. But the maximum portion of the energy consumed by these buildings is lost due to construction, design, or use of appliances. A significant amount of energy can be saved through this sector, which will not only reduce energy demand, it would further remove a major load from the National Grid. This study assessed a building in the residential sector of Australia and proposed how the use of Passive, Active techniques and adoption of the NZEB concept can help save energy consumption of residential houses. Different techniques and their implementation in the building were performed through both qualitative and quantitative analysis. The results obtained from the study show the house load of the designed building, a solar system that can take up the entire load, its financial assessment, and how the use of energy-efficient appliances and the use of passive techniques can result in improvement of energy efficiency.

Highlights

Energy plays a vital role in the development of a country
Since the ratio of energy consumption is very high in the residential sector, it is very important to explore some energy-efficient materials and techniques in this sector
After reviewing a sufficient amount of research papers on building trends of the countries across different climates of the world, and observing their simple yet immensely effective energy saving methodologies. We have analyzed both active and passive techniques that would impart a positive effect on the energy consumption of the country and would provide a cost-effective solution for the households

Summary

Introduction

Energy plays a vital role in the development of a country. Almost all the developed and developing countries are practicing to use energy-efficient materials and techniques in their capacity to minimize the energy demand and save the total cost [1]. After reviewing a sufficient amount of research papers on building trends of the countries across different climates of the world, and observing their simple yet immensely effective energy saving methodologies We have analyzed both active and passive techniques that would impart a positive effect on the energy consumption of the country and would provide a cost-effective solution for the households. The use of thermal insulating materials, active and passive techniques can lower the household energy demand space heating and space cooling. For improving the thermal efficiency of houses and reducing their annual energy demand, several measures and policy implications have been performed. The active techniques reduce energy consumption by increasing the efficiency of various building services such as appliances for lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. This will be followed by the results and policy recommendations based on both national and international approach for energy savings

Methodology

Results and discussions

Discussion and policy recommendations

Conclusion and future scope