Computer simulation of an optimal stochastic controller applied to passive solar rooms

Strategies for Reducing Peak Demand in Net-Zero Energy Solar Homes

“…Also, measures that permit regulating the entry of solar gains into the building may be used to use them more effectively to satisfy heating needs while preventing discomfort due to overheating or glare. Although the idea of applying MPC for buildings has been investigated since the 1980s (Vinot, 1988;Paassen, 1989;Nygård-Ferguson and Scartezzini, 1989), it is receiving increasing attention in recent years, because of increased awareness on environmental issues, faster and smaller processors and the widespread availability of online weather forecasts. Henze et al (2005), Braun (2003) and collaborators have investigated the application of predictive control, mainly in commercial buildings.…”