Achieving Independent Net Zero Energy Through Building

Technologies

Presented by: Michael Hendrix, Atkins North America

Independent Net Zero Energy

Presentation focus:

Net-Zero Energy Installation (NZEI) independent of the regional electric grid

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Definitions:

• Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB)

• Whole-building approach to achieve NZEB

• Net-Zero Energy Installations (NZEI)

• Independent NZEI

• Photovoltaic (PV) vs. Thermal Solar

• Plug-in Hybrid or Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

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Current electric grid scenario

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Daily electric Load

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NZEI scenario connected to the grid

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Renewable

Generation

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Independent NZEI scenario concept

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Independent NEZEI components:

• Energy efficiency design

• Behavior modification

• Renewable Energy– PV, thermal solar, wind– Biomass, hydroelectric, methane capture

• Alternate fueled vehicles

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EE Build/retrofits to lower energy demand

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Renewable Power Supplies

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Alt fuels generators

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Methane Capture

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Electric vehicles

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Electric Demand Changes from PHEV

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Energy storage strategy overview

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Latest high capacity battery technology

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Water reservoir energy storage strategy

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Thermal storage techniques

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Thermal Solar Chimney , 250 Megawatt Capacity