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Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Empowering Consumers

Energy Efficiency and

Renewable Energy
Systems

Energy-efficient buildings , building integrated and building applied PV energy systems , for low-energy buildings and highly-efficient fluid handling systems .

Competitive Advantage

• Expertise in the analysis of energy systems to enhance energy efficiency , renewable energy integration , and techno-economic optimisation

Impact

• Step changes in energy performance through the integration of highly optimised and efficient renewable energy systems
• High-efficiency fluid handling systems capable of delivering significant energy and emissions savings for commercial and residential buildings

Successful Applications

• Led the CRC for Low Carbon Living ( CRCLCL ) program with many successful projects adopted by industry
• Algorithms to predict energy demand and solar system performance for individual dwellings adopted by an industry partner

Capabilities and Facilities

• Techno-economic analysis of energy and renewable systems , measurement , modelling , and forecasting
• Development of multipurpose renewable energy systems ( PV / Thermal )

Our Collaborators

• BlueScope Steel
• CSR
• AECOM
• Solar Analytics
• Simply Better Pool Savings

More Information

Professor Alistair Sproul
School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
T : + 61 2 9385 7347
• Highly efficient fluid handling systems for HVAC in buildings , including optimised HVAC design adopted by industry partner
E : a . sproul @ unsw . edu . au
• Highly efficient solar thermal , PVT fluid handling systems , with world record COP for solar pool heating implemented in conjunction with an industry partner
• Energy-efficient building design and modelling adopted by industry partners

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