Heat4Cool proposes an innovative, efficient and cost-effective solution to optimize the integration of a set of rehabilitation systems in order to meet the net-zero energy standards. The project develops, integrates and demonstrates an easy to install and highly energy efficient solution for building retrofitting that begins from the Heat4Cool advanced decision-making tool (which addresses the building and district characteristics) and leads to the optimal solution combining (1) gas and solar thermally driven adsorption heat pumps, which permits the full integration with existing natural gas boilers to ensure efficient use of current equipment , (2) solar PV assisted DC powered heat pump connected to an advanced modular PCM heat and cold storage system, and (3) energy recovery from sewage water with high performance heat exchangers.
This retrofitting solution together with a closer interaction between building monitoring, demand/respond supply match, weather forecast and HVAC activation/control through a Self-Correcting Intelligent Building Energy Management Systems (SCI-BEMS) will save at least 10% of energy consumption.
The project will implement four benchmark retrofitting projects in four different European climates to achieve a reduction of at least 20% in energy consumption in a technically, socially, and financially feasible manner and demonstrate a return on investment of 8 years. The Heat4Cool consortium will ensure the maximum replication potential of the Heat4Cool solution by a continuous monitoring of technical and economic barriers during the development and validation phases in order to present the building owners and investors with clear energy and economic evidence of the value of implementing Heat4Cool solution.
A detailed business plan will be developed in the beginning of the project to strengthen the exploitation plan of the retrofitting package and set the basis for a massive replication of the demonstrated concept across Europe.
Smart building retrofitting complemented by solar assisted heat pumps integrated within a self-correcting intelligent building energy management system.
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Smart building retrofitting complemented by solar assisted heat pumps integrated within a self-correcting intelligent building energy management system.
Project information
Name : Heat4Cool - Smart building retrofitting complemented by solar assisted heat pumps integrated within a self-correcting intelligent building energy management system.
Overall budget : 7934577 €
EU contribution : 5703012 €
Coordinated by : POLITECNICO DI MILANO
Start date : 10/03/2016 - End date : 04/02/2021
Grant ID : 723925
Programme (s)
H2020-EU.2.1.5.2.
- High possibility of replication across Europe, aiming to contribute to a large-scale market deployment before 2025, with the support of dedicated tool kits, which would be easy to install and would require a limited workforce
- The creation of cost-effective, highly energy-efficient equipment with target reduction of energy consumption of 20-30 % (including renewable)
- Payback period of below 10 years
- Best practice examples for the construction sector based on innovation and competitiveness, with benefits both for the citizens and the environment