Integrating Renewable Energy in Buildings Stock: Strategies and Solutions

This lecture by the instructor covers the integration of renewable energy sources in buildings, focusing on heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, and energy storage solutions. It discusses the impact of model predictive control on self-sufficiency and self-consumption, as well as investment strategies for PV penetration. The presentation also explores the role of combined heat and power units in building stock, extrapolation at a national level, system flexibility, and the benefits of operating at the district level. Conclusions highlight the importance of model predictive control in promoting self-consumption, defining buildings as 'free' batteries, and addressing grid constraints.