Project Overview
Construction
Occupancy
Behavioural models
Demand
Renewable technologies
Conclusion
Team
Acknowledgements
Project Overview
Methodology
This graph illustrates the main methodology we considered in order to assess the feasibility of a Zero Carbon Autonomous Holiday Community
The first step was to collect and to analyse monitored occupancy data from similar holiday communities, as it seems that there is a lack of . Then was identified that the variable occupancy of a holiday community would be one of the key parameters that would influence in the total energy demand of the site. It was also identified that the different behaviours that people could have during a day would have a big influence in the energy consumption.
Then, based on this two key facts, it was calculated the annual energy demand profile in terms of electrical appliances, hot water and space heating. After that, it was explored the possible renewable supply and storage options that were available on site and it was showed the best demand-supply matching options found. Finally, it was discussed if it is possible to achieve a Zero Carbon and Autonomous Community for our case study.