Abstract

Combined solar heating is an emerging technology that offers the potential for realising more efficient use of solar thermal energy in order to cover space heating and domestic hot-water loads. This paper is focused on small-scale applications of single-family residential dwellings in Greece. A system-level model was developed and validated. The model was exercised to evaluate strategies for optimal design and operation of solar combisystems (SCSs), using a range of performance criteria as objective functions for optimisation. The effect of SCS design and operating variables on steady-state system performance has been investigated. System design and operation optimisation has been performed through the integration and synthesis of system-level modelling with system optimal design, optimisation, and annual simulation studies to provide a comprehensive assessment.

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