Optimal Design of Energy Supply Systems for Housing Complexes Using Multiple Cogeneration Technologies

Abstract

This paper presents a multi-objective optimisation approach for designing residential cogeneration systems based on a new superstructure that allows satisfying the demands of hot water and electricity minimising costs and environmental impact. The optimisation involves the selection of technologies, size of required units and operating regimen of equipment. A residential complex in Mexico was considered as case study. The results show that the implementation of the proposed optimisation method yields significant economic and environmental benefits due to the simultaneous reduction in the total annual cost and overall greenhouse gas emissions.