This document discusses solar zero energy buildings. It begins with an introduction explaining that zero energy buildings (ZEBs) have net zero energy consumption and carbon emissions annually by producing as much energy from renewable sources as they use. Traditional buildings consume 40% of fossil energy and are responsible for 47% of national energy use. The document then discusses the history of ZEBs, outlines strategies like passive solar design and energy storage, provides an example building design and energy analysis, and concludes that ZEBs can be implemented economically while substantially reducing environmental issues.

1. SOLAR ZERO
ENERGY BUILDING
Guided by:
Ms. Manju.P
Asst. professor
Dept. of CE, GCE Kannur
SHAMJITH KM
Roll No: 10148
10-03-14 Dept. of CE, GCE Kannur

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INTRODUCTION
Energy crisis
Environmental issues

3. Zero energy building (ZEB)/
zero net energy (ZNE) building
Net energy consumption = 0
Carbon emissions = 0
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Energy feed to grid = energy consumed

4. WHY ZEB?
Traditional buildings consumes 40%
of the total fossil energy
Buildings are responsible for 47% of national
energy consumption
ZEB design has become a high priority for
architects and multi-disciplinary researchers
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5. HISTORY
• First documented attempts
– In the form of solar houses
MIT Solar House (1939) Vagn Korsgaard Zero Energy Home (1973)
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6. Construction industry – challenges
Climatic changes Energy shortage Urbanization
Sustainable , environmental friendly
and economic buildings
Solution
SCOPE OF ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS
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ZEB & GREEN BUILDING
ZEB May Or May Not Be Considered "Green"
Environmentally Responsible
Resource Efficient
Green building - Throughout building's Life-cycle

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METHODOLOGY
Study the economic features of the building
Model the lighting and energy storage system
Achieve energy demands
Describe the passive strategies used in the house
Calculate the house heating and cooling loads
Study the weather and solar radiation data
(Prof. Javad Eshraghi (2014))

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CLIMATE DATA ANALYSIS
With Help Of Climate Data Analysis Tools (CDAT)
Slope Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
80 14.24 16.09 14.39 12.87 12.34 12.00 12.33 14.01 16.36 17.08 15.08 12.27
65 14.47 16.64 15.99 15.64 15.71 16.04 16.37 17.85 19.50 19.02 16.11 12.74
60 14.41 16.69 16.40 16.45 16.76 17.34 17.65 18.99 20.35 19.45 16.27 12.77
55 14.29 16.67 16.74 17.19 17.75 18.59 18.87 20.05 21.08 19.77 16.33 12.72
40 13.54 16.18 17.33 18.96 20.30 21.92 22.08 22.64 22.57 20.03 15.92 12.20
35 13.18 15.96 17.46 19.40 20.97 22.86 23.01 23.42 23.15 20.27 15.81 11.93
30 12.74 15.52 17.36 19.71 21.58 23.70 23.76 23.80 22.93 19.62 15.18 11.54
20 11.73 14.62 17.09 20.08 22.49 25.06 25.00 24.46 22.77 18.75 14.08 10.66
15 11.15 14.09 16.85 20.12 22.79 25.45 25.45 24.60 22.50 18.15 13.41 10.14
10 10.54 13.51 16.53 20.07 22.98 25.78 25.78 24.61 22.09 17.45 12.66 9.573
Radiation data for different months on different slopes (MJ/m2)

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PASSIVE STRATEGIES
Direct gain method and Indirect gain method

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Conduction
Convection

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ARCHITECTURE
Zone Area (m2) Volume (m3) Windows area (m2)
Zone 1 12 39 1.9
Zone 2 9 29.25 0.5
Zone 3 45 212.5 8.3 (6.2 South facing)

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HOUSE HEATING AND COOLING LOAD
Zone Heating load (W) Cooling load (W)
Zone 1 857 1689
Zone 2 470 674
Zone 3 3954 4783
• 3 Zones
Space heating and cooling systems run on electricity
produced by Photo Voltaic or solar thermal energy
absorbed by collectors

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ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION

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LIGHTING
To Decrease Destructive Environmental Effects
Minimize Energy Consumption
Uses Fiber Optics And LEDs
Can transmit daylight to different zones of home and is
joined to an illuminator to deliver light at night without
any dazing

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ECONOMIC DISCUSSION
Aste (2012) - Economic feasibility of ZEB was discussed
High initial and maintenance cost, but zero running cost
Government subsidies

17. ADVANTAGES of ZEB
• Isolation for building owners from future energy price increases
• Increased comfort due to more-uniform interior temperatures
• Reduced Total cost of ownership due to improved energy efficiency
• Reduced total net monthly cost of living
• Improved reliability
• Minimized extra cost
• Higher Resale Value
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18. DISADVANTAGES of ZEB
• Initial Costs can be higher
• Lack of skills or experience to build ZEBs
• ZEB may not reduce the required power plant
capacity.
• ZEB by definition do not mandate a minimum
heating and cooling performance level
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Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, New Delhi Sun Carrier Omega Building, Bhopal
ZEBs IN INDIA
ZEB IN KERALA
Malankara Plantations Limited, Kottayam

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CONCLUSION
ZEBs are more practical
Implemented in field economically
Substantial reduction in environmental issues
Eco-friendly buildings can be achieved

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REFERENCES
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<http://moef.nic.in/downloads/public-information/Report_INCCA.pdf.>
[5] Saman, Y, (2013), ‘Towards zero energy homes down under’, Renewable
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