The development of the energy generating home (EGH) in the utilization of both on-site and off-site renewable energy such as sources from solar energy, low grade geothermal energy, wind energy and biomass [19].
Looking forward, MIT recognizes that investing in renewable energy by deploying additional renewable energy systems on campus and enabling off-site renewable energy production is a key component of the plan.
The concept of a Net Zero Energy Building (Net ZEB) encompasses two options of supplying renewable energy, which can offset energy use of a building, in particular on-site or off-site renewable energy supply.
In 4.433, students specifically explored whether MIT could expand its square footage without adding carbon emissions or depending on off-site green energy generation.
That's why we developed a big, off-site renewable energy program, where we now have projects and agreements in eleven countries that allow us to use 100percentt renewable electricity in our direct operations.
A hybrid energy system including both off-site and distributed energy sources, energy conversion technologies and operation methods, is a necessary step on a transition path towards a sustainable energy system.
The paper shows that utilization of alternative energy sources both on-site and off-site, particularly renewable energy sources such as solar energy and biomass energy.
Open image in new window Fig. 6 Control strategy of the on-site and off-site available renewable energy sources supported model and demonstration single family detached house for the winter and summer modes.
Teams of students are challenged to develop a rigorous plan for carbon neutrality using the MIT campus as their case example for considering a range of solutions, including energy efficiency in old buildings, emerging high-performance design strategies, and off-site large scale renewable energy production models.
The equivalent greenhouse gas emissions due to the on-site and off-site use of primary energy sources are also estimated.
