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View article: Numerical investigation of a PCM system for thermal management of large scale battery installation in remote area power systems
Numerical investigation of a PCM system for thermal management of large scale battery installation in remote area power systems Open
View article: Analysis and Optimization of Output Low-Pass Filter for Current-Source Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV Inverters
Analysis and Optimization of Output Low-Pass Filter for Current-Source Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV Inverters Open
In this study, the design of output low-pass capacitive–inductive (CL) filters is analyzed and optimized for current-source single-phase grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) inverters. Four different CL filter configurations with varying dampi…
View article: Anti-Oxidative Therapy in Diabetic Nephropathy
Anti-Oxidative Therapy in Diabetic Nephropathy Open
Chronic kidney disease is generally progressive and currently has no reliable treatment to reverse a decline in kidney function or to slow the progression of the disease. Diabetic nephropathy is one of the leading causes of end-stage kidne…
View article: Analysis of DC Link Energy Storage for Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV Inverters
Analysis of DC Link Energy Storage for Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV Inverters Open
Single-phase grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) inverters (GCI) are commonly used to feed power back to the utility. However, the inverter output power fluctuates at 100 Hz, which can be seen by the PV panel, and this reduces the PV output p…
View article: Sizing of Domestic Rainwater Harvesting Systems Using Economic Performance Indicators to Support Water Supply Systems
Sizing of Domestic Rainwater Harvesting Systems Using Economic Performance Indicators to Support Water Supply Systems Open
This paper presents a monitoring-based investigation of rainwater collection systems using economic performance indicators in a group of households with nonconventional end-uses for rainwater that are not traditionally associated with rain…
View article: Informing the next generation residential energy assessment tools
Informing the next generation residential energy assessment tools Open
The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, commonly known as NatHERS, which is applied through software tools such as AccuRate Sustainability, has become the predominant pathway for complying with energy efficiency requirements within the …
View article: Investigating equivalence in compliance pathways to Australian housing energy efficiency
Investigating equivalence in compliance pathways to Australian housing energy efficiency Open
Current regulatory pathways to compliance in energy efficiency for Australian housing are via provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC). This paper first identifies performance evaluation criteria set out in the code presented as …
View article: Resident’s Issues and Interactions with Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Energy System in High-Performing Low-Energy Dwellings: A User’s Perspective
Resident’s Issues and Interactions with Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Energy System in High-Performing Low-Energy Dwellings: A User’s Perspective Open
View article: Does Tenure Matter for Occupant Experiences of Low-Energy Housing?
Does Tenure Matter for Occupant Experiences of Low-Energy Housing? Open
View article: Low-Energy Housing: Are We Asking the Right Questions?
Low-Energy Housing: Are We Asking the Right Questions? Open
View article: After-diversity electricity demand of low-energy households
After-diversity electricity demand of low-energy households Open
The capacity of electricity infrastructure required for new precincts is often based on the types of customers that will occupy the new precinct and historical electricity use for each type of customer. However, modern energy-efficient pre…
View article: Low-energy homes don’t just save money, they improve lives
Low-energy homes don’t just save money, they improve lives Open
View article: Comparison of Mainsversus Standalone PV Electricity to Powera Residentialstandalone Solar Absorption Chillerin Australia
Comparison of Mainsversus Standalone PV Electricity to Powera Residentialstandalone Solar Absorption Chillerin Australia Open
This study compares the cost of operating the auxiliary components of an optimised standalone hot water fired absorption chiller, using mains grid electricity and an optimised standalone photovoltaic system. The cheaper source was further …
View article: Cost Benefit Analysis of Simulated Thermal Energy Improvements Made to Existing Older South Australian Houses
Cost Benefit Analysis of Simulated Thermal Energy Improvements Made to Existing Older South Australian Houses Open
Since 2010/2011 changes to the national construction code require newly constructed houses to perform at a minimum Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) energy rating of 6 stars (or BASIX equivalent in NSW), which determines the …
View article: Life cycle Cost of Standalone Solar Photovoltaic System Powering Evaporative Cooler and Heat Pump Water Heater for Australian Remote Homes
Life cycle Cost of Standalone Solar Photovoltaic System Powering Evaporative Cooler and Heat Pump Water Heater for Australian Remote Homes Open
Deploying standalone solar air-conditioning systems in residential buildings forms a radical demand-side energy management solution for eliminating the peak electricity demand from residential air-conditioning. For existing grids to meet t…
View article: Optimization of Standalone Solar Heat Fired Absorption Chiller for Typical Australian Homes
Optimization of Standalone Solar Heat Fired Absorption Chiller for Typical Australian Homes Open
The increased penetration of residential air-conditioners (AC); specifically vapor compression types, is regarded as one of the foremost causes of a dramatic rise in critical peak electricity demands requiring corresponding upgrades of ele…
View article: The Implications of Mandating Photovoltaics on all New Homes
The Implications of Mandating Photovoltaics on all New Homes Open
The transition to near zero energy and near zero carbon homes places the policy focus firmly on the widespread application of renewable energy technologies by the mainstream building industry. This systemic change from typical business pra…
View article: Viable integrated systems for zero carbon housing: Lochiel Park monitoring case study
Viable integrated systems for zero carbon housing: Lochiel Park monitoring case study Open
This report delivers a part of the first year outputs of RP1006: Viable Integrated Systems for Zero Carbon Housing, including a review of national and international house energy rating schemes and a review of Australian and some inter…
View article: The viability of electrical energy storage for Lochiel Park households
The viability of electrical energy storage for Lochiel Park households Open
Distributed electrical energy storage can help reduce the CO2 emissions associated with the use of electrical energy, better enabling distributed generation of energy from sources such as rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems. However, electri…
View article: Viable integrated systems for zero carbon housing: 2013 progress report
Viable integrated systems for zero carbon housing: 2013 progress report Open
RP1006 was established to support the path to zero carbon housing (ZCH) by focusing on the development and validation of evidence-based building energy modelling tools to support the regulatory pathway to zero emission housing in Australia…