Energy Self-Sufficient Public Utility Building—Concept

Abstract

In this study, the idea of an energy self-sufficient public utility building was presented, as well as its energy balance components and the possibility of powering it with renewable sources. The annual energy consumption profile of the building was analyzed. Current data concerning the production of electricity from Renewable Energy Systems (RES) were presented. The applicable provisions of the Directive of the European Parliament and the EU Council on energy efficiency were discussed.

Keywords

• self-sufficient
• renewable energy sources
• photovoltaic
• ground source heat pump