Publications 2021
Allan, J.; Fierz, L.; Bollinger, A.; Orehounig, K. Linked data ontology for urban scale building energy simulation. In eSIM 2020 conference proceedings, presented at the eSim 2021 building simulation meets building data, Vancouver BC, Canada, June 14-16, 2021; IBPSA: sine loco, 2021; p (8 pp.). www.ibpsa.org/proceedings/eSimPapers/2021/Contribution_1148_final_a.pdf
Bay, M. C.; Heinz, M. V. F.; Danilewsky, A. N.; Battaglia, C.; Vogt, U. F. Analysis of c-lattice parameters to evaluate Na2O loss from and Na2O content in β''-alumina ceramics. Ceram. Int. 2021, 47 (10), 13402-13408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.01.197
Bünning, F.; Schalbetter, A.; Aboudonia, A.; Hudoba de Badyn, M.; Heer, P.; Lygeros, J. Input convex neural networks for building MPC. In Learning for dynamics and control, presented at the 3rd annual learning for dynamics & control conference (L4DC 2021), Zürich, Switzerland, June 7-8, 2021; Jadbabaie, A., Lygeros, J., Pappas, G. J., Parrilo, P. A., Recht, B., Tomlin, C. J., Zeilinger, M. N., Eds.; Proceedings of machine learning research; ML Research Press: sine loco, 2021; Vol. 144, pp 251-262.
Cai, H.; Khayatian, F.; Heer, P. Experiment strategy for evaluating advanced building energy management system. In CISBAT 2021 carbon neutral cities - energy efficiency & renewables in the digital era, presented at the CISBAT 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8-10, 2021; Scartezzini, J. L., Smith, B., Eds.; Journal of physics: conference series; IOP Publishing: Bristol; Philadelphia, 2021; Vol. 2042, p 012030 (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012030
Cai, H.; Heer, P. Experimental implementation of a context-aware prosumer. In CISBAT 2021 carbon neutral cities - energy efficiency & renewables in the digital era, presented at the CISBAT 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8-10, 2021; Scartezzini, J. L., Smith, B., Eds.; Journal of physics: conference series; IOP Publishing: Bristol; Philadelphia, 2021; Vol. 2042, p 012068 (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012068
Di Natale, L.; Svetozarevic, B.; Heer, P.; Jones, C. N. Deep Reinforcement Learning for room temperature control: a black-box pipeline from data to policies. In CISBAT 2021 carbon neutral cities - energy efficiency & renewables in the digital era, presented at the CISBAT 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8-10, 2021; Scartezzini, J. L., Smith, B., Eds.; Journal of physics: conference series; IOP Publishing: Bristol; Philadelphia, 2021; Vol. 2042, p 012004 (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012004
Di Natale, L.; Funk, L.; Rüdisüli, M.; Svetozarevic, B.; Pareschi, G.; Heer, P.; Sansavini, G. The potential of vehicle-to-grid to support the energy transition: a case study on Switzerland. Energies 2021, 14 (16), 4812 (24 pp.). https://doi.org/10.3390/en14164812
Dominguez, C.; Orehounig, K.; Carmeliet, J. Estimating hourly lighting load profiles of rural households in East Africa applying a data-driven characterization of occupant behavior and lighting devices ownership. Dev. Eng. 2021, 6, 100073 (21 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.deveng.2021.100073
Dominguez, C.; Orehounig, K.; Carmeliet, J. Understanding the path towards a clean energy transition and post-electrification patterns of rural households. Energy Sustain. Dev. 2021, 61, 46-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2021.01.002
Eggimann, S.; Lischer, P.; Bolliger, J. Evaluating superblock design to enhance urban greening. In CISBAT 2021 carbon neutral cities - energy efficiency & renewables in the digital era, presented at the CISBAT 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8-10, 2021; Scartezzini, J. L., Smith, B., Lindelof, D., Eds.; Journal of physics: conference series; IOP Publishing: Bristol; Philadelphia, 2021; Vol. 2042, p 012005 (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012005
Eggimann, S.; Wagner, M.; Ho, Y. N.; Züger, M.; Schneider, U.; Orehounig, K. Geospatial simulation of urban neighbourhood densification potentials. Sustain. Cities Soc. 2021, 72, 103068 (14 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.103068
Eggimann, S.; Mutschler, R. Wird Kühlen das neue Heizen? Bulletin SEV/VSE, Fachzeitschrift und Verbandsinformationen von Electrosuisse und VSE, 2021, pp 44-47.
Eggimann, S.; Lischer, P.; Bolliger, J. «Grau zu grün»: Analyse zum Transformationspotential des Strassenraums in der Stadt Zürich. Projet d'analyse du potentiel de «transformation verte» de l'espace routier en ville de Zurich
. Nature et Paysage. Natur und Landschaft: Inside, 2021, pp 26-28.
. Nature et Paysage. Natur und Landschaft: Inside, 2021, pp 26-28.
Fiorentini, M.; Baldini, L. Control-oriented modelling and operational optimization of a borehole thermal energy storage. Appl. Therm. Eng. 2021, 199, 117518 (15 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2021.117518
Florio, P.; Peronato, G.; Perera, A. T. D.; Di Blasi, A.; Poon, K. H.; Kämpf, J. H. Designing and assessing solar energy neighborhoods from visual impact. Sustain. Cities Soc. 2021, 71, 102959 (13 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.102959
Fochesato, M.; Heer, P.; Lygeros, J. Multi-objective optimization of a power-to-hydrogen system for mobility via two-stage stochastic programming. In CISBAT 2021 carbon neutral cities - energy efficiency & renewables in the digital era, presented at the CISBAT 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8-10, 2021; Scartezzini, J. L., Smith, B., Eds.; Journal of physics: conference series; IOP Publishing: Bristol; Philadelphia, 2021; Vol. 2042, p 012034 (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012034
Fumey, B.; Baldini, L. Static temperature guideline for comparative testing of sorption heat storage systems for building application. Energies 2021, 14 (13), 3754 (15 pp.). https://doi.org/10.3390/en14133754
Gasser, J.; Cai, H.; Karagiannopoulos, S.; Heer, P.; Hug, G. Predictive energy management of residential buildings while self-reporting flexibility envelope. Appl. Energy 2021, 288, 116653 (14 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116653
Heymann, F.; Duenas, P.; Soares, F. J.; Miranda, V.; Rüdisüli, M. Simulating spatiotemporal energy technology adoption patterns under different policy designs. In 2021 IEEE Madrid PowerTech. Conference proceedings, presented at the 2021 IEEE Madrid PowerTech, Madrid, Spain, June 28 - July 2, 2021; Power tech conference; IEEE: Danvers, MA, 2021; p (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1109/PowerTech46648.2021.9494890
Huber, B.; Felix, B.; Antoon, D.; Heer, P.; Aboudonia, A.; Lygeros, J. Benchmarking of data predictive control in a real-life apartment during heating season. In CISBAT 2021 carbon neutral cities - energy efficiency & renewables in the digital era, presented at the CISBAT 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8-10, 2021; Scartezzini, J. L., Smith, B., Eds.; Journal of physics: conference series; IOP Publishing: Bristol; Philadelphia, 2021; Vol. 2042, p 012024 (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012024
Isaia, F.; Fiorentini, M.; Serra, V.; Capozzoli, A. Enhancing energy efficiency and comfort in buildings through model predictive control for dynamic façades with electrochromic glazing. J. Build. Eng. 2021, 43, 102535 (11 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102535
Karagiannopoulos, S.; Aristidou, P.; Cai, H.; Heer, P.; Hug, G. Safe flexibility in active distribution grids: a practical data-driven approach. In Proceedings of 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT-Europe 2021), presented at the 2021 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT-Europe 2021), Espoo, Finland, October 18-21, 2021; IEEE: Danvers, MA, 2021; p (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGTEurope52324.2021.9640135
Khayatian, F.; Bollinger, A.; Heer, P. Temporal resolution of measurements and the effects on calibrating building energy models. In eSIM 2020 conference proceedings, presented at the eSim 2021 building simulation meets building data, Vancouver BC, Canada, June 14-16, 2021; IBPSA: sine loco, 2021; p (8 pp.). http://www.ibpsa.org/proceedings/eSimPapers/2021/Contribution_1115_final_a.pdf
Khayatian, F.; Nagy, Z.; Bollinger, A. Using generative adversarial networks to evaluate robustness of reinforcement learning agents against uncertainties. Energy Build. 2021, 251, 111334 (13 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111334
Ledo Gomis, L.; Fiorentini, M.; Daly, D. Potential and practical management of hybrid ventilation in buildings. Energy Build. 2021, 231, 110597 (15 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110597
Mennel, S.; Sulzer, M.; Yilmaz, S.; Patel, M.; Chambers, J.; Knoeri, C.; Thees, O.; Erni, M.; Walch, A.; Guignard, F.; et al. Handbuch zur Entwicklung erneuerbarer dezentraler Energiesysteme; SCCER FEEB&D; Hochschule Luzern: Dübendorf; Horw, 2021; 59 p.
Mittelviefhaus, M.; Pareschi, G.; Allan, J.; Georges, G.; Boulouchos, K. Optimal investment and scheduling of residential multi-energy systems including electric mobility: a cost-effective approach to climate change mitigation. Appl. Energy 2021, 301, 117445 (24 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117445
Mutschler, R.; Rüdisüli, M.; Heer, P.; Eggimann, S. Benchmarking cooling and heating energy demands considering climate change, population growth and cooling device uptake. Appl. Energy 2021, 288, 116636 (11 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116636
Mutschler, R.; Moioli, E. Infrared thermography as an operando tool for the analysis of catalytic processes: How to use it? Catalysts 2021, 11 (3), 311 (21 pp.). https://doi.org/10.3390/catal11030311
Nik, V. M.; Perera, A. T. D.; Chen, D. Towards climate resilient urban energy systems: a review. NSR 2021, 8 (3), nwaa134 (18 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwaa134
Panos, E.; Kober, T.; Ramachandran, K.; Hirschberg, S.; Bauer, C.; Schildhauer, T.; Streicher, K. N.; Yilmaz, S.; Zuberi, J.; Patel, M.; et al. Transformation of the Swiss energy system for a net-zero greenhouse gas emission society. Results from the joint activity scenarios & modelling; ETH Zurich: Zurich, 2021; 32 p.
Perera, A. T. D.; Kamalaruban, P. Applications of reinforcement learning in energy systems. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev. 2021, 137, 110618 (22 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.110618
Perera, A. T. D.; Javanroodi, K.; Nik, V. M. Climate resilient interconnected infrastructure: co-optimization of energy systems and urban morphology. Appl. Energy 2021, 285, 116430 (17 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116430
Perera, A. T. D.; Wang, Z.; Nik, V. M.; Scartezzini, J. L. Towards realization of an energy internet: designing distributed energy systems using game-theoretic approach. Appl. Energy 2021, 283, 116349 (12 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116349
Perera, A. T. D.; Javanroodi, K.; Wang, Y.; Hong, T. Urban cells: extending the energy hub concept to facilitate sector and spatial coupling. Adv. Appl. Energy 2021, 3, 100046 (19 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adapen.2021.100046
Sulzer, M.; Werner, S.; Mennel, S.; Wetter, M. Vocabulary for the fourth generation of district heating and cooling. Smart energy 2021, 1, 100003 (10 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.segy.2021.100003
Sulzer, M.; Orehounig, K.; Bollinger, A. Wegweiser aus dem Energie-Trilemma. Bulletin SEV/VSE, Fachzeitschrift und Verbandsinformationen von Electrosuisse und VSE, 2021, pp 2-6.
Thrampoulidis, E.; Mavromatidis, G.; Lucchi, A.; Orehounig, K. A machine learning-based surrogate model to approximate optimal building retrofit solutions. Appl. Energy 2021, 281, 116024 (20 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.116024
Thrampoulidis, E.; Orehounig, K.; Hug, G. Electricity demand flexibility potential of optimal building retrofit solutions. In CISBAT 2021 carbon neutral cities - energy efficiency & renewables in the digital era, presented at the CISBAT 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8-10, 2021; Scartezzini, J. L., Smith, B., Lindelof, D., Eds.; Journal of physics: conference series; IOP Publishing: Bristol; Philadelphia, 2021; Vol. 2042, p 012149 (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012149
Walch, A.; Rüdisüli, M.; Castello, R.; Scartezzini, J. L. Quantification of existing rooftop PV hourly generation capacity and validation against measurement data. In CISBAT 2021 carbon neutral cities - energy efficiency & renewables in the digital era, presented at the CISBAT 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8-10, 2021; Scartezzini, J. L., Smith, B., Lindelof, D., Eds.; Journal of physics: conference series; IOP Publishing: Bristol; Philadelphia, 2021; Vol. 2042, p 012011 (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012011
Wang, D.; Li, X.; Marquant, J.; Carmeliet, J.; Orehounig, K. Advancing the thermal network representation for the optimal design of distributed multi-energy systems. Front. Energy Res. 2021, 9, 668124 (23 pp.). https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2021.668124
Wang, D.; Carmeliet, J.; Orehounig, K. Design and assessment of district heating systems with solar thermal prosumers and thermal storage. Energies 2021, 14 (4), 1184 (27 pp.). https://doi.org/10.3390/en14041184
Yazdanie, M.; Orehounig, K. Advancing urban energy system planning and modeling approaches: gaps and solutions in perspective. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev. 2021, 137, 110607 (16 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2020.110607
Yazdanie, M.; Zhou, C. Sustainable long-term energy planning for a district in Suzhou City, China. In CISBAT 2021 carbon neutral cities - energy efficiency & renewables in the digital era, presented at the CISBAT 2021, Lausanne, Switzerland, September 8-10, 2021; Scartezzini, J. L., Smith, B., Lindelof, D., Eds.; Journal of physics: conference series; IOP Publishing: Bristol; Philadelphia, 2021; Vol. 2042, p 012109 (6 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2042/1/012109