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Eco-efficiency evaluation of a smart window prototype

Papaefthimiou Spiros, P. Yianoulis, E. Syrrakou

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URI: http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/422453AA-86BE-4F3A-BB8C-86388ECFDC9C
Year 2006
Type of Item Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication
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Bibliographic Citation E. Syrrakou, S. Papaefthimiou and P. Yianoulis, "Eco-efficiency evaluation of a smart window prototype", Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 359, no. 1–3, pp. 267–282, Apr. 2006.Doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2005.10.023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2005.10.023
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An eco-efficiency analysis was conducted using indicators suitably defined to evaluate the performance of an electrochromic window acting as an energy saving component in buildings. Combining the indicators for various parameters (control scenario, expected lifetime, climatic type, purchase cost) significant conclusions are drawn for the development and the potential applications of the device compared to other commercial fenestration products. The reduction of the purchase cost (to 200€/m2) and the increase of the lifetime (above 15 years) are the two main targets for achieving both cost and environmental efficiency. An electrochromic device, implemented in cooling dominated areas and operated with an optimum control strategy for the maximum expected lifetime (25 years), can reduce the building energy requirements by 52%. Furthermore, the total energy savings provided will be 33 times more than the energy required for its production while the emission of 615 kg CO2 equivalent per electrochromic glazing unit can be avoided.

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