INTEGRATION OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES INTO PUBLIC BUILDINGS' HEATING SYSTEMS

Abstract

Given the conditions of loss of generating capacities and the energy crisis as a whole, significant attention needs to be paid to alternative energy sources for heating and powering buildings and structures. A characteristic example is private households that use traditional fuels and electricity for heating and thermal supply. Another example is office and administrative buildings connected to central heating systems, whose owners are seeking ways to diversify heat supply. In recent years, the production of electricity using solar photovoltaic modules has become widespread. However, direct use of the generated energy for heating is inefficient and requires comprehensive solutions with maximum autonomy and energy efficiency. One such solution could be the integrated use of solar panels and heat pumps.

The article discusses, using the example of an office building, the results of actual measurements of electricity production and consumption from solar panels. A comprehensive solution is proposed to replace traditional heating from a district boiler house with a system consisting of a heat pump and solar panels. Based on measurement data, the necessary areas of solar panels are calculated, and the efficiency of replacing traditional energy sources with alternative ones is determined.