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To reach net zero emissions by 2050, the UK government relies heavily on heat degasification in buildings by using heat pump technology. However, existing buildings may have terminal radiators that require a higher operating temperature than what heat pumps typically provide. Increasing the size of radiators and thermally insulating building envelopes could be a potential solution, but the feasibility of these practices is uncertain due to space constraints and high retrofit costs. This study investigates the feasibility and potential benefits of incorporating air-source heat pumps into existing gas boiler heating systems to meet heating demands. The proposed probabilistic optimal air-source heat pump design method enhances energy flexibility and climate adaptability, taking into account a wide range of uncertainty sources and multiple flexibility services (e.g., energy and ancillary services). Heating systems of three educational buildings at the University of Cambridge are used as a testbed to assess and validate the effectiveness of the proposed method, under future climate scenarios and projected decreases in heating demand due to climate change. Results indicate that the best

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Author

Chaoqun Zhuang; Ruchi Choudhary; Anna Mavrogianni

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

2023

Language

EN

Field

Engineering (Physical Sciences)