Levels Of Solar Radiation Research Articles

Kaolin Improves Photosynthetic Pigments, and Antioxidant Content, and Decreases Sunburn of Mangoes: Field Study

The Keitt mango tree has a low canopy that leads to an increase in sunburned fruits. Hence, the fruit quality is markedly reduced due to the fruit being exposed to physiological disorders. The sunburn injury problem is common due to high levels of solar radiation and the low number of leaves, which minimizes the protection of small, newly formed fruits. Kaolin spray has emerged as a promising approach for mango trees since it improves vegetative growth, yield, and fruit quality in new lands. This search aimed to study the influence of spraying kaolin on Keitt mango trees grafted on ‘Succary’ rootstock. The treatments were as follows: control, 2%, 4%, and 6% of kaolin. Our results indicated that the applications of kaolin significantly improved leaf area, tree canopy volume, photosynthesis pigments such as chlorophyll-a and b, carotenoids of leaf and yield (kg/tree), and the physical and chemical characteristics of Keitt mango cultivar in comparison with the control. A higher concentration of kaolin decreased the leaf content of antioxidants such as total phenolic, total flavonoid, CAT, POX, and PPO enzyme activities. Furthermore, the number of sunburned fruits was significantly reduced after the application of kaolin in comparison to control fruits. Regarding vegetative growth, our results indicated that adding kaolin at 6% enhanced the leaf surface area and tree canopy volume compared to the control and other treatments. A similar trend was noticed regarding yield and fruit quality, whereas the best values were obtained when kaolin was sprayed at a concentration of 6%. In conclusion, the application of kaolin can improve the production and fruit quality of Keitt mango trees by reducing the effects of adverse summer conditions.

Optimization of energy balances of a photovoltaic power plant with electrochemical and thermal storage of solar energy

THE PURPOSE. Exploring the possibility of building hybrid power plants to reduce the shortage and cost of energy in Iraq through the combined use of solar electrochemical and thermal batteries.METHODS. Analytical methods in the field of construction of consumer energy supply systems from photovoltaic plants, methods of computer-mathematical modeling.RESULTS.The analysis of daily algorithms for the operation of a solar thermal energy supply system was carried out using the example of a social facility in Iraq using electrochemical and thermoelectric energy storage systems, taking into account the variation in the level of solar radiation, ambient temperature and energy consumption by seasons. An optimal algorithm for the conditions under study is proposed for the operation of the solar energy supply system and its elements. Methods for building an intelligent thermoelectric controller have been defined, which ensure the conversion of the maximum available energy of the PV power plant into thermal energy.CONCLUSION. It turns out that the proposed structure for the construction of photovoltaic power plants with combined storage of electricity is preferable to consumers with large thermal loads, because of the efficiency of direct conversion of electricity from photovoltaic modules to thermal energy is higher than the efficiency of thermal conversion through an intermediate link - an electrochemical battery. The paper proposes the principle of creating intelligent thermoelectric controllers, which ensure the operation of a photovoltaic power plant in maximum power mode.

Performance of Solar Control Films on Building Glazing: A Literature Review

Buildings with a high window-to-wall ratio tend to suffer from excessive solar gains/losses that usually result in high energy demand and discomfort for occupants. Solar control films (SCFs) are a passive solution with the potential to increase the performance of new or refurbished glazing they are applied to. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review of the performance of SCFs applied to glazing systems of buildings. Research studies with experimental, analytical and computer simulation approaches were gathered and analyzed, identifying glass and film systems, climatic conditions, energy savings and comfort performance. The research approaches and main findings of existing research studies were compared and discussed. The presence of SCFs significantly reduced indoor solar radiation and illuminance levels, particularly with reflective films applied to south-oriented glazing (northern hemisphere). Glazing systems with SCFs were reported to promote cooling energy savings compared with clear glazing in hot climates. Few studies have explored the visual and thermal comfort performance of SCFs, concluding that these films promote thermal comfort, and reduce excessive illuminance and potential glare. Furthermore, this paper helps to highlight areas of guidance for future studies on the topic.

Topographic and vegetation drivers of thermal heterogeneity along the boreal-grassland transition zone in western Canada: Implications for climate change refugia.

Climate change refugia are areas that are relatively buffered from contemporary climate change and may be important safe havens for wildlife and plants under anthropogenic climate change. Topographic variation is an important driver of thermal heterogeneity, but it is limited in relatively flat landscapes, such as the boreal plain and prairie regions of western Canada. Topographic variation within this region is mostly restricted to river valleys and hill systems, and their effects on local climates are not well documented. We sought to quantify thermal heterogeneity as a function of topography and vegetation cover within major valleys and hill systems across the boreal–grassland transition zone.Using iButton data loggers, we monitored local temperature at four hills and 12 river valley systems that comprised a wide range of habitats and ecosystems in Alberta, Canada (N = 240), between 2014 and 2020. We then modeled monthly temperature by season as a function of topography and different vegetation cover types using general linear mixed effect models.Summer maximum temperatures (T max) varied nearly 6°C across the elevation gradient sampled. Local summer mean (T mean) and maximum (T max) temperatures on steep, north‐facing slopes (i.e., low levels of potential solar radiation) were up to 0.70°C and 2.90°C cooler than highly exposed areas, respectively. T max in incised valleys was between 0.26 and 0.28°C cooler than other landforms, whereas areas with greater terrain roughness experienced maximum temperatures that were up to 1.62°C cooler. We also found that forest cover buffered temperatures locally, with coniferous and mixedwood forests decreasing summer T mean from 0.23 to 0.72°C and increasing winter T min by up to 2°C, relative to non‐forested areas.Spatial predictions of temperatures from iButton data loggers were similar to a gridded climate product (ClimateNA), but the difference between them increased with potential solar radiation, vegetation cover, and terrain roughness.Species that can track their climate niche may be able to compensate for regional climate warming through local migrations to cooler microsites. Topographic and vegetation characteristics that are related to cooler local climates should be considered in the evaluation of future climate change impacts and to identify potential refugia from climate change.

Improving the energy efficiency of a solar air heater with a heat exchanger – accumulator

The authors of the work presented developed solar air-heater with a spiral heat exchanger-accumulator based on their developed scheme. The article discusses a result of experimental studies, the high energy efficiency of a solar air-heater with a spiral heat exchanger-accumulator in the mode of medium heating of heat carriers in the natural and climatic conditions of Karshi. In July 2021, the maximum level of solar radiation was recorded for the entire experimental and research period. This article shows that the maximum air temperature rose to 78 °C due to the use of oil to collect heat in the SAH and that hot air was supplied to the consumer during the day. As a result of experimental studies, the main experimental designs and modes of operation of the solar air heater with a spiral heat exchanger-accumulator were substantiated.

Experimental and simulation-based comparative analysis of different parameters of PV module

Renewable Energy (RE) has been rapidly growing day by day as a need of the world due to the energy crises and environmental effects. In recent years, the use of solar systems for the generation of electricity has gained considerable popularity. This increase mainly results from a scarcity of other energy sources, such as fossil fuels. As a result, there is a pressing need to transition to more dependable and long-term resources, such as photovoltaic (PV) systems. To improve the performance of PV proper design and development have been required for adequate extraction of their essential parameters. This study proposed the implementation and behaviour of a photovoltaic module (PVM) and describes the individual main equation situated on the Shockley diode to enable a detailed study of semiconductor physics and PV occurrence. The environmental performance of a PVM is represented using MATLAB which can be illustrative of the PVM for simple use in the simulation phase. The model was designed in MATLAB, an easy-to-use icon and dialog box that depends on the effect of solar radiation (SR) and cell temperature, output current (I) versus (vs) voltage (V), and power vs. Voltage. PVM is made with the simulated models are simulated and optimized. These models have been used to analyze the outcome of variations in various specifications on the PVM, including the operating temperature and the level of SR. The observed results have been compared with outcomes characteristics of PV, which are specified on the technical datasheet of the PVM. Simulation results have been obtained by using MATLAB software. From the results, it can be seen that at insolation 900W/m2 the output power of PVM is 280 but at 10°C the power of PVM is 270.

Solar Energy in Nigeria - Status, Utility and Procurement

Africa is full of natural resources but is lacking to fulfil the energy needs of continent due to lack of technology. Nigeria as it seems is situated in the of Africa. with over 210 million population and 768 km2 area Nigeria is still struggling to fulfil the electricity requirement of the country, as the data shows 46% of the overall country population is still not connected to grid and most of the electricity generation is being done by non-renewable energy resources which is responsible for pollution in the country. being as a developing nation Nigeria has to find out new possibilities to fulfil the electricity requirement and what is a better way than utilising the resource the entire Africa is known for i.e., sun. solar radiation level of Africa is far more than of the other continents. the research paper consists of the study of six zones of Nigeria and its potential to generate green energy in the country.

New control strategy for multifunctional grid-connected photovoltaic systems

The main aim of this work consists of proposing a new control strategy for multifunctional grid-connected photovoltaic systems (GCPVSs) to enhance the power quality at the point of common coupling (PCC) while considering the inverter-rated capacity. In addition, an Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller for a two-phase interleaved boost converter is proposed to improve the dc-link voltage oscillation of the GCPVS. The control strategy takes into account the inverter's rated capacity in terms of power, which is defined by its maximal current modulus. It limits the inverter current to prevent overrating operations, and it also manages the GCPVS's functions: active power injection, reactive power compensation, and current harmonic filtering. The Active power injection into the grid takes precedence over power quality enhancement. Then, The reactive power compensation takes priority over the filtering of nonlinear load current harmonics. The proposed strategy is applied to a grid-connected PV system through an interleaved boost converter and a three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter. Various scenarios with different solar irradiation levels are investigated using MATLAB/Simulink environment. Compared with another existing control strategy in terms of grid current total harmonic distortion (THD) enhancement, the simulations results indicate the superiority of the proposed method. Furthermore, the simulation results also show that the multifunctional GCPVS can perfectly perform all its functions simultaneously with up to 16.95% reduction in grid current THD.

Chromogenicity of aerobic spore-forming bacteria of the Bacillaceae family isolated from different ecological niches and physiographic zones.

To determine the distribution patterns of pigmented bacteria of the Bacilaceae family in different physiographic zones and ecological niches, we recovered 787 isolates from 185 environmental samples (including the areas with radiation pollution). Among the strains obtained, 149 pigmented representatives were detected, which synthesized intracellular and extracellular pigments of yellow, red, pink, and dark colors. In compliance with physiological, biochemical, and chemotaxonomic features, the isolates were identified as 7 species of the Bacilaceae family. We demonstrated that the ability to synthesize pigments significantly depended on the culture medium composition. According to the color of the colonies, the absorption spectra of pigment extracts, their physicochemical properties, and the implementation of several qualitative tests, the pigmented isolates were divided into ten groups. The relative number of pigmented strains in the physiographic zone was consistent with the total level of solar radiation for the year. Most pigmented members of the Bacillaceae family were recovered from deserts and semi-deserts, and fewest of them originated from mixed forests. We show that among the studied ecological niches, pigmented strains were most often isolated from the phyllosphere and aquatic environment and least often from soils. However, the isolates from soils and aquatic environments exhibited a greater diversity of pigmentation, and a lesser variety of colored strains was obtained from the phyllosphere and the gastrointestinal tract of animals. We established that the quantitative and qualitative composition of pigmented isolates from the areas with radiation contamination differed significantly from those coming from the natural radiation background.

A Robust Dynamic Control Strategy for Standalone PV System under Variable Load and Environmental Conditions

Dual-stage standalone photovoltaic (PV) systems suffer from stability, reliability issues, and their efficiency to deliver maximum power is greatly affected by changing environmental conditions. A hybrid back-stepping control (BSC) is a good candidate for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) however, there are eminent steady-state oscillations in the PV output due to BSC’s recursive nature. The issue can be addressed by proposing a hybrid integral back-stepping control (IBSC) algorithm where the proposed integral action significantly reduces the steady-state oscillations in the PV array output under varying temperature and solar irradiance level. Simultaneously, at the AC stage, the primary challenge is to reduce both the steady-state tracking error and total harmonic distortion (THD) at the output of VSI, resulting from the load parameter variations. Although the conventional sliding mode control (SMC) is robust to parameter variations, however, it is discontinuous in nature and inherit over-conservative gain design. In order to address this issue, a dynamic disturbance rejection strategy based on super twisting control (STC) has been proposed where a higher order sliding mode observer is designed to estimate the effect of load disturbances as a lumped parameter which is then rejected by the newly designed control law to achieve the desired VSI tracking performance. The proposed control strategy has been validated via MATLAB Simulink where the system reaches the steady-state in 0.005 s and gives a DC–DC conversion efficiency of 99.85% at the peak solar irradiation level. The AC stage steady-state error is minimized to 0 V whereas, THD is limited to 0.07% and 0.11% for linear and non-linear loads, respectively.

An Approach to Solar Radiation Prediction Using ARX and ARMAX Models

In recent years, Brazilian meteorological networks have introduced numerous automatic stations to monitor global solar radiation at hourly intervals. Historically, large-scale climate data measurement has supported aviation and agricultural activities. The need for a good mathematical model to adequately describe a process is a great challenge, since the performance of control and simulation systems can significantly impact both system operation and/or automation and system planning. The design of control systems based on predictive models should allow for describing the dynamic behavior of the process or system under realistic conditions, as well as finding the simplest possible model to optimize the computational resources. The present work sought to predict solar radiation levels via ARX and ARMAX linear mathematical modeling. During the simulations, global horizontal radiation was defined as input, while the following parameters were outputs: extraterrestrial normal radiation, infrared horizontal radiation, extraterrestrial horizontal radiation, direct normal radiation, and diffuse horizontal radiation. It must be noted that a new simulation was performed for each variable. The use of linear modeling (ARX and ARMAX) to predict solar radiation data was efficient for extraterrestrial normal, infrared, and extraterrestrial horizontal radiation with the mean square error equal to 2.51, 1.40 and 7.15%, respectively.

PEMANFAATAN PANEL SURYA ON GRID PADA RUMAH TINGGAL BERDASARKAN JUMLAH BEBAN

Savings in electricity consumption at this time is something to note because the growth of electricity load in urban areas is very fast while the growth of power plants tends to be slow. One way to save PLN electricity consumption is to utilize solar panels as an alternative energy source, where some or all of the electricity load can be transferred to solar power plants (PLTS) on the grid. The research was conducted by load design methods and simulations of the loading of electrical power. The power generated by PLTS on grid is calculated based on the level of solar radiation, ranging from 06:30 to 18:00. Based on the results of the analysis obtained that by using PLTS on grid as an alternative energy source in residential homes, it can provide savings in PLN electricity consumption of 34.78% to 89.54%. These results show that the use of PLTS on grid is very suitable for its use in urban areas in order to support electricity saving policies

Novel mathematical modeling, performance analysis, and design charts for the typical hybrid photovoltaic/phase-change material (PV/PCM) system

As a type of hybrid PV/T solar collector, the PV/PCM system is typically used to produce and store both electrical and thermal energy in a variety of applications. Specialized computational-fluid-dynamic (CFD) models such as Ansys FLUENT and COMSOL are currently used to simulate the operation of these systems. However, the relatively long computation time of these models, which can range from a few hours to a few days for even simple system variables, poses a challenge. Therefore, the effort in this study has been devoted to developing an alternative mathematical model for PV/PCM systems that is sufficiently accurate, fast to compute, and simple to use. The proposed model is based on an exact five-parameter photovoltaic model coupled with a well-established photovoltaic/thermal network. The overall heat transfer coefficient of the thermal component (PCM) within the system's network is determined using two novel formulas in relation to the PCM's average temperature across its solid, melting, and liquid phases. The proposed model was implemented in MATLAB as a code that utilizes straightforward numerical functions without the use of mesh patterns. The model was then validated via both CFD and experimental verification. The results indicated that the model is reasonably accurate in terms of percentage errors and correlation coefficients. The model's computation time for system temperatures and PV power is less than 14 s, with a total simulation time of 2.2 h at a time step of 2.5 min, compared to 16 h for CFD. Thus, the developed model can substantially help in conducting comprehensive investigations of PV/PCM performance characteristics, parametric analyses, and design charts using a diverse range of system variables. Two performance indexes for the PV/PCM system were introduced: the PCM melting time interval and thermal efficiency. It was found that the PCM performs better in its upper layer, and this layer, which accounts for only about 5%–6% of the total PCM thickness, primarily governs the aforementioned performance indexes as well as the overall heat transfer coefficients. The melting time interval was found to increase linearly with PCM thickness, whereas the thermal efficiency increases logarithmically with incident solar radiation, with greater rates at lower solar radiation levels. However, over the three phases, the PV efficiency varies within a narrow range of 15.5–17.3%. The parametric analyses showed that thermal efficiency increases approximately fivefold as ambient temperature increases from 0 to 35 °C, but decreases by 55% as wind speed increases from 0 to 4 m/s.

Comparison of the effects of high and low levels of solar radiations on exercise capacity in hot outdoor environments.

High solar radiation from the sun in the heat outdoor may be impaired exercise capacity. This study aimed to compare the effects of different levels of solar radiation on exercise capacity and evaluate skin temperature responses in the heat. Seven male participants performed cycling exercise at 60% of their maximal oxygen uptake until volitional exhaustion in hot outdoor environments (approximately 33-35°C, 40-50% relative humidity) under both clear sky (high solar radiation trial: 1062±50 W/m2) and under thick clouds (low solar radiation trial: 438±52 W/m2). The time to exhaustion of the participants was shorter in the high solar radiation trial (32.0±12.4 min) than in the low solar radiation trial (39.2±18.0 min: P=0.045). Mean skin temperature was significantly higher in the high solar radiation trial than that in the low solar radiation trial (P<0.05); however, the rectal temperature did not differ significantly between the two trials. The high solar radiation trial had narrower core-to-skin temperature gradient, greater the body heat gain from the sun, and higher rating of perceived exertion than the low solar radiation trial. These results indicate that high solar radiation during outdoor exercise in the heat causes a greater increase in skin temperature and body heat gain from the sun than low solar radiation and consequently impairs exercise capacity.

Control of the Solar Radiation Reception Rate (SRRR) Using a Novel Poly-Tilted Segmented Panel (PTSP) in the Region of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

This work deals with controlling the solar radiation reception rate (SRRR) (ratio of the incident solar radiation on tilted panel to the global incident solar radiation). Controlling the SRRR will permit the amount of the received solar energy on solar panels to be adjusted. This SRRR control is very useful for several technological applications such as solar thermal and photovoltaic technologies in extremely sunny regions around the world, such as the case of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Thus, the sustainability of the cities and villages, located in such regions, is promoted. A novel design proposing a poly-tilted segmented panel (PTSP) is proposed as an original techno-logical solution enabling the control of the SRRR. Design technical details are clearly explained. The proposed design presents a cheap, simple and effective alternative to conventional sun tracking systems. The SRRR on the proposed PTSP is mathematically modeled. The influence of the combinations “number of segment/tilt angles” on the SRRR is assessed for the most significant days in the year: equinox, summer solstice and winter solstice. A specific “document-aided design”, showing the SRRR level reached by each specific combination “num-ber of segment/tilt angles”, is provided. Based on these documents, the adequate combination “number of segment/tilt angles” is easily determined by knowing the desired SRRR level. The SRRR level is determined based on the global incident solar radiation and the desired level of the incident so-lar radiation on the tilted panel. Results are properly presented, discussed and interpreted for each segment/tilt angles combination.

Techno-Economic Analysis of Intermediate Pyrolysis with Solar Drying: A Chilean Case Study

Intermediate pyrolysis can be used to obtain high-quality biofuels from low-value residues such as sewage sludge or digestate. A major obstacle is the high water content of sludgy biomass, which requires an energy-intensive and expensive drying step before pyrolysis. Solar greenhouse drying is an efficient and sustainable alternative to a thermally heated belt dryer. In this study, a techno-economic assessment of intermediate pyrolysis with solar drying is carried out. Marketable products of the process are bio-oil, a substitute for diesel or heating oil, and bio-char with various possible applications. Chile is chosen as the setting of the study as its 4000 km long extension from north to south gives the opportunity to evaluate different locations and levels of solar irradiation. It is found that solar drying results in higher capital investment, but lower fuel costs. Depending on the location and solar irradiation, solar drying can reduce costs by 5–34% compared to belt drying. The break-even price of bio-char is estimated at 300–380 EUR/ton after accounting for the revenue from the liquid bio-oil.

Dynamic Data Streams for Time-Critical IoT Systems in Energy-Aware IoT Devices Using Reinforcement Learning.

Thousands of energy-aware sensors have been placed for monitoring in a variety of scenarios, such as manufacturing, control systems, disaster management, flood control and so on, requiring time-critical energy-efficient solutions to extend their lifetime. This paper proposes reinforcement learning (RL) based dynamic data streams for time-critical IoT systems in energy-aware IoT devices. The designed solution employs the Q-Learning algorithm. The proposed mechanism has the potential to adjust the data transport rate based on the amount of renewable energy resources that are available, to ensure collecting reliable data while also taking into account the sensor battery lifetime. The solution was evaluated using historical data for solar radiation levels, which shows that the proposed solution can increase the amount of transmitted data up to 23%, ensuring the continuous operation of the device.

Impact of the Height of Buildings on the Maintainability of Natural Stone Claddings

The buildings’ surroundings’ environmental exposure conditions (e.g., orientation, location, altitude, distance from the sea, temperature, precipitation, presence of damp, exposure to prevailing winds, among others) have a considerable influence on the performance and durability of their envelope. Furthermore, the intensity of these conditions can vary significantly with the height of the building and, consequently, influence the degradation of different parts of the same building in different ways. In a tall building, the upper part is more prone to higher solar radiation levels, temperature variations, and exposure to wind–rain action. On the other hand, external elements at the bottom are more susceptible to high levels of pollution, especially in city centres. In this sense, the main purpose of this study was to analyse the degradation processes in buildings with different heights and understand whether the processes and maintenance requirements are statistically different. A sample of 203 natural stone claddings (NSC), located in Portugal, was used as case study. The sample was collected based on the diagnosis of the degradation condition of these claddings through in situ visual inspections. To predict the degradation process of NSC over time, a stochastic service life prediction model, based on Petri nets (PN), was implemented. This model allows evaluating the performance of NSC by encompassing the uncertainty of the future performance of the claddings. The results obtained through the degradation and maintenance models were compared with real case studies to highlight the real impact of buildings’ height subjected to environmental exposure conditions on the maintainability of NSC.

Life Cycle Assessment of solar energy systems for the provision of heating, cooling and electricity in buildings: A comparative analysis

A detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) “from cradle to grave” is performed to a solar combined cooling, heating and power (S-CCHP) system that provides space heating, cooling, domestic hot water and electricity, following two different methodologies (the ReCiPe 2016 Endpoint (H/A) v1.03 and the carbon footprint IPCC 2013 100 years). The innovative S-CCHP system is currently in operation in an industrial building located in Zaragoza (Spain), and the transient model developed to estimate the annual energy outputs has been validated. The system consists of hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PV-T) collectors integrated via two parallel thermal storage tanks with an air-to-water reversible heat pump (rev-HP). Another contribution is that the detailed LCA analysis is also performed to a conventional PV-system and a grid-based system, viz building electricity consumption supplied from the grid (baseline configuration). The results show that the proposed S-CCHP system has half of the environmental impact of the grid-based system, according to the ReCiPe 2016 Endpoint (H/A) and the IPCC GWP 100a methods (4.48 kPts vs 8.87 kPts, and 82.4 tons of CO2 eqvs 166.9 tons of CO2 eq, respectively). The PV-system has 30% less environmental impact than the grid-based system. Another novelty and contribution are the sensitivity analyses performed to assess the influence of the system lifetime, the solar irradiance and the power generation mix (also known as the electricity mix) on the LCA results. The results show that the proposed S-CCHP system appears as an up-and-coming alternative to reduce the environmental impacts of buildings in all the considered solar irradiance levels and electricity mix scenarios, even in climates with low irradiance levels or in countries with a highly decarbonised electricity supply.

Technical effectiveness of cement-based mortar for high-reflective building envelope through building energy simulations: preliminary results

In areas with high levels of solar radiation, decreasing the amount of solar energy absorbed by the building envelope is useful to reduce the need of air conditioning and "heat island" effects. Most high-reflective products, however, suffer from low durability. The COOL-IT project is developing an innovative high-reflective cement based mortar for precast products to be used as outer layer in buildings for both vertical and horizontal surfaces, or for road pavement. The mix design is aimed at increasing the durability of this cement-based component while retaining high reflectance to solar radiation. This paper presents the preliminary results of the project, based on the simulation of the energy demand of a residential building, intended as a support to optimize the proposed mixes. The model is analysed in three different locations in Italy, for one year of operation. This allows evaluating the trade-off of the energy demand between the winter increase and the summer reduction.