Energetic Monitoring and Optimization of a “Solar House”

Abstract

In the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive context the “Solar House” is one of the first buildings in the Brasov area intended to reach the status of net zero energy building. Once the building was erected and the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system was completed a monitoring period was established. A set of adjustments was performed focused on the indoor thermal comfort of the occupancy and the efficient use of energy to reach a minimum level of the annual energy demand. This amount will constitute the design load for a future photovoltaic system, which will assure de energetic autonomy of the “Solar House”.