Abstract: . . .  NOTES 14. ABSTRACT (Maximum 200 Words) EnergyPlus is a whole-building energy analysis software program developed by DOE. It was recently expanded with the addition of new active solar components for simulation of photovoltaic and solar thermal hot-water heating systems. The active solar models were integrated into the program because low- or zero-energy buildings often use renewable energy resources to accomplish their energy-saving . . .
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. . .  models were integrated into the program because low- or zero-energy buildings often use renewable energy resources to accomplish their energy-saving goals. This paper provides an overview of the new models for PV and solar collectors in EnergyPlus and describes some preliminary efforts to validate the implementations. 15. SUBJECT TERMS EnergyPlus; High-Performance Buildings; energy analysis software; energy simulation software; . . .
. . .  (Maximum 200 Words) EnergyPlus is a whole-building energy analysis software program developed by DOE. It was recently expanded with the addition of new active solar components for simulation of photovoltaic and solar thermal hot-water heating systems. The active solar models were integrated into the program because low- or zero-energy buildings often use renewable energy resources to accomplish their energy-saving goals. This paper . . .
. . .  RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION. 1. REPORT DATE (DD-MM-YYYY) 2. REPORT TYPE 3. DATES COVERED (From - To) July 2004 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE Conference Paper 5a. CONTRACT NUMBER Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Modeling with the EnergyPlus Calculation Engine: Preprint DE-AC36-99-GO10337 5b. GRANT NUMBER 5c. PROGRAM ELEMENT NUMBER 6. AUTHOR(S) 5d. PROJECT NUMBER B.T. Griffith and P.G. Ellis NREL/CP-550-36275 5e. TASK NUMBER . . .
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. . .  use renewable energy resources to accomplish their energy-saving goals. This paper provides an overview of the new models for PV and solar collectors in EnergyPlus and describes some preliminary efforts to validate the implementations. 15. SUBJECT TERMS EnergyPlus; High-Performance Buildings; energy analysis software; energy simulation software; energy simulation; commercial buildings 16. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF: a. REPORT . . .
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