A holistic retrofitting approach to UK residential buildings - a combined PV/PCM/Wall insulation/window system

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A holistic retrofitting approach to UK residential buildings - a combined PV/PCM/Wall insulation/window system

This study addresses the urgent need to improve energy efficiency in the construction sector, which accounts for 40% of global energy consumption. In the UK, aging residential buildings pose challenges to reducing carbon emissions, making targeted retrofit strategies essential. Current methods lack...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Zhang, Yue
Format:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:	English
Published:	2025
Subjects:	Photovoltaic systems; Phase change materials; Insulation; Glazing; Energy performance; Residential buildings
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/80579/

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