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PV generation plus battery storage simulation in EnergyPlus ?

asked 2015-08-07 13:11:32 -0600

Are there any EnergyPlus example IDF files which allow one to simulate a small-medium size building retrofitted with PV panels and on-site battery storage ? If not, then what might be the easiest way to implement this functionality ?

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Update: The example file ShopWithPVandBAttery.idf does PV + electrical storage simulation for a 1 story building divided into 4 exterior and one interior conditioned zones with a return plenum. It is a low energy building with photovoltaic roof and electrical storage.

Madhur Behl's avatar Madhur Behl  ( 2015-08-07 16:07:02 -0600 )edit

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answered 2015-08-07 14:29:08 -0600

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Energyplus example file will give you two or three file with ICE thermal energy storage to get some idea. Also look for MLE+ and similar apps so that you can co-simulate Matlab and EP so get more options. This might also give you some help https://github.com/NREL/CampusEnergyM.... I haven't tried PV myself in EP with any of these tools though.

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Thanks for the reply. I am one of the developers of MLE+ and am familiar with NREL's setup. I was just hoping if there was a more direct approach and if EnergyPlus already has some IDF example with battery storage and PV included. Though, as you correctly pointed out, it seems like co-simulation is the route to take.

Madhur Behl's avatar Madhur Behl  ( 2015-08-07 14:59:29 -0600 )edit

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