“The project will demonstrate a viable NZEr MURB solution for Alberta housing industry and provide a ready-to-use tool to assess the impact of NZE and NZEr buildings to community micro-grid.”
— Haitao Yu (Landmark Homes)
Project Innovation
MURB NZE/NZEr with Community Level Solar Power Generation
The project will be utilizing high-performance envelopes as well as optimized electrical mechanical systems to create energy efficiency in the units. Included in this is the use of a dual-fuel combined space and hot water heating systems, air source heat pumps, tankless water heaters, indoor air handlers, and high velocity small duct distribution system. Watch the shared learning webinar to learn more.
Power Use Prediction Tool
The power use prediction tool will use actual energy profile data from the project and develop a neural network model to identify the key variables impacting the building loads in relation to the electrical grid. A forecast model will be developed to predict the aggregative energy profile at a MURB level. This model will be validated through overlaying the energy consumption and solar generation profiles developed using the historical data from other MURB projects and solar PV systems.
Project Findings
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