Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings in the Equatorial Zone of the Andes

This project addresses the growing global energy consumption and its environmental impact, focusing on the high energy demand and CO2 emissions associated with buildings. The main goal is to implement and evaluate new energy efficiency and intelligence strategies at the Salesian Polytechnic University (UPS) Cuenca Campus, in collaboration with the Energy Engineering Institute of the Polytechnic University of Valencia. The methodology begins with establishing an Energy Management System (SGEn) and forming a management team. Subsequently, a literature review is conducted to establish the state of the art, followed by the collection of historical data and energy consumption measurements of the building. Hypotheses and computer simulation models will be formulated using the hypothetical-deductive method to predict consumption behavior after implementing efficiency measures. Finally, energy efficiency measures and distributed generation resources will be incorporated, evaluating their impact through experimental methods based on repeated observations and measurements to confirm the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To propose and evaluate new energy efficiency and energy intelligence alternatives for the efficient use of energy in buildings, specifically at the Salesian Polytechnic University Cuenca Campus.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Optimization and innovation of energy and renewable energies