Micro-Grid Literature
Grid Integration Literature
Solar Powered Schools Literature
F. Calise, "Thermoeconomic analysis and optimization of high efficiency solar heating and cooling systems for different Italian school buildings and climates" Energy and Buildings, 42(7), 992-1003, 2010.
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- economic profitability of system dependent upon public funding policies (ex: feed-in tariff)
- system contributes to energy savings, emissions reductions and growth of use of renewable energy sources
- incentive policies and demonstration projects needed to actualize this type of system at large scale
- energy efficiency is a problem for school buildings because of enormous energy consumption rates
C. Filippin, "Thermal response of solar and conventional school buildings to design- and human-driven factors" Renewable Energy, 30(2), 353-376, 2005.
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- energy makes up a high percentage of costs for schools
- Green School Project & Energy Smart Schools (U.S.) are initiatives aimed at improving the energetic and environmental efficiency of school buildings
- LEED- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
Zhao et al., "The green school project: A means of speeding up sustainable development?" Geoforum, 65, 310-313, 2015.
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Yilmaz et al., "Energy supply in a green school via a photovoltaic-thermal power system" Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 57, 713-720, 2016.
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