This co-authored book provides guidance on approaches to the modelling and simulation of energy systems in the built environment. The intention is to equip readers with the understanding required to compose high integrity models, commission realistic simulations, and interpret predictions to assess life cycle performance and ensure operational resilience. To address the myriad of challenges of the clean energy transition, this co-authored book provides guidance on approaches at various scales and complexities to the modelling and simulation of energy systems in the built environment. The intention is to equip readers with the understanding required to compose high integrity models, commission realistic simulations, and interpret predictions to assess life cycle performance and ensure operational resilience. The book describes the modelling and simulation requirements of the often-competing technology approaches that will progressively underpin sustainable energy solutions.
Joe Clarke is professor emeritus at the University of Strathclyde, UK, where he directed the Energy Systems Research Unit and BRE Centre of Excellence in Energy Utilisation. He also directed the Faculty of Engineering's Environmental Engineering BEng and Energy Systems and the Environment MSc programmes. He is the progenitor of the ESP-r building simulation program, and a founder member and past president of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.
Jeremy Cockroft (PhD) was employed as a senior research fellow in the Energy Systems Research Unit at the University of Strathclyde, UK. He served as the technical meetings convener for the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (Scotland) from 2012 to 2023. Dr Cockroft passed away in November 2023.
Jon Hand (PhD) was employed as a senior research fellow in the Energy Systems Research Unit at the University of Strathclyde, UK, from 1989 to 2023, where he served as an engineering consultant, software developer and PassivHaus trainer. He is a major contributor to the user interface aspects of the ESP-r building simulation suite of programs. His publications have more than 3200 citations (Research Gate) and he is a prolific reviewer.
Raheal McGhee (PhD) is a research fellow in the Energy Systems Research Unit at the University of Strathclyde, UK. His research involves collaborations with Local Authorities and Utilities to assess policy and technical barriers in the deployment of renewable energy schemes within cities. He is the progenitor of the GOMap feasibility assessment and urban opportunity-mapping tool.