Innovative solutions for prefabricated concrete façades with PCMS for near-zero energy consumption buildings
| University | Universitat de Lleida |
|---|---|
| Centre/department/research group | Escuela Politécnica Superior (EPS) Department of Information Technology and Industrial Engineering. ENERGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH GROUP (GREiA) |
| Research title | Innovative solutions for prefabricated concrete façades with PCMS for near-zero energy consumption buildings |
| Scientific field | Thermal energy storage |
| Related Social Development Goal (SDG) | Goal 7. Affordable and clean energy. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Goal 11. Sustainable cities and communities : Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 12. Responsible consumption and production: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns |
| Goal to which it contributes | 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix
7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency 11.b By 2020, substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels 12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources |
| More information | ENERGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH GROUP (GREiA) Luisa F. Cabeza |
At present, the consumption of energy for the air conditioning of buildings in Spain equates to 42% of total energy consumption. In this context, legislative initiatives have been promoted on both a European (Directive 2010/31/EU) and national (Royal Decree 235/2013) level to increase the energy requirements for buildings. This situation is a wonderful opportunity for innovative construction solutions to reduce energy demand.
One of the objectives of the SDG is to encourage the inclusion of efficient resources to mitigate climate change in urban centres. Moreover, an increase in the proportion of renewable energy is one of the future commitments. In this respect, the present project is proposing a technology that facilitates the use and integration of renewable energies in buildings. The implementation of this system is also expected to contribute to the commitment to increase the world energy efficiency rate.
The new technology is a prefabricated panel with a thermal inertia activation system that will provide a reduction in the energy demand of air conditioning in commercial and residential buildings. The project will provide the construction sector with a new commercial system that will contribute to the construction of zero or near-zero energy buildings. Tied to these energy savings is major potential to reduce derived CO2 emissions and therefore have a positive impact on the immediate natural surroundings and society in general. It is hoped that the development of this innovative system will have a notable effect on business activities in relation to energy efficiency on both a national and international level. It should also be noted that this reduction in the energy demand of buildings will suppose less dependence on foreign energy. The energy deficit made up an average of 28.2% of Spain’s overall trade deficit in 2013. This solution would theoretically suppose a potential reduction in foreign trade deficit by approximately 500 million euros a year.
