A solar PV-thermal energy design optimization study of a building footprint limited net-zero energy facility

The goal of a building obtaining Net-Zero Energy (NZE) consumption over the course of a year is often difficult due to the size of the roof area relative to the occupied space. Typically only signal story buildings or homes are able to achieve NZE from renewable solar energy generation situated just on the roof of the building. An optimization analysis was done on the various parameters that effect system electrical production to find the …