A general model for the optimization of energy supply systems of buildings

摘要

In this paper, a general model for the optimization of the energy supply systems of buildings is proposed. The model is based on a general superstructure that allows to include all the existing and future technologies, covering heating, domestic hot water, cooling and electricity. The model is linked to a Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) problem that allows the selection of equipment and its operation, enabling the minimization of the annual cost for a set of constraints imposed by the designer, such as a Non-Renewable Primary Energy (NRPE) consumption limit.