Abstract
This study evaluates the impact of urban planning decisions regarding building stock on energy system design and operation. Three urban planning scenarios are considered for an archetype neighbourhood in Nablus in Palestine. The distinguishing difference is that they have different albedo values for the building stock. A computational platform that combines building simulation, urban climate and energy system optimization (considering Net Present Value (NPV) and Grid Integration Level) is used to assess the scenarios. The study reveals that the annual or peak energy demand is not sufficient to compare two scenarios; it is important to consider energy demand pattern and the renewable energy potential, where an energy system design tool is important. Therefore, it can be concluded that the energy system design tools will play a major role in sustainable urban planning processes.
Highlights
Rapid depletion of fossil fuel resources, climate change and escalating urban populations make it essential to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of urban energy infrastructure
This study evaluates the impact of urban planning decisions regarding building stock on energy system design and operation
The distinguishing difference is that they have different albedo values for the building stock
Summary
Rapid depletion of fossil fuel resources, climate change and escalating urban populations make it essential to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of urban energy infrastructure. This is a challenging task which requires the support of multiple parties with different expertise [1]. Improvements in energy demand and generation are conducted separately without much coordination. This makes it important to develop a holistic framework to design energy infrastructure considering different aspects in order to improve the efficiency and sustainability of urban energy infrastructure [3]
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