Multi-objective optimization study of CCHP-GSHP-PV-ST system under different climatic zone conditions

Abstract

Abstract In this research, a system with multiple energy sources of combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP)/ground source heat pump (GSHP)/photovoltaic (PV)/solar thermal collector (ST) (CCHP-GSHP-PV-ST system) is constructed. And this system is combined with the operation strategy of following total electric demand, that is, giving priority to meeting the electrical load of the building, the additional power of the coupling system, and the power of driving the GSHP. Therefore, a model for multi-objective optimization of the CCHP-GSHP-PV-ST system based on energy, environment, and economic indicators is established, and the optimization model is resolved using the genetic algorithm. The load simulation of office buildings in representative cities of five climate zones in China (Harbin (severe cold climate), Beijing (cold climate), Kunming (mild climate), Guangzhou (hot summer and warm winter climate), Changsha (hot summer and cold winter climate)) was selected as the basis for coupling system optimization, and the multi-objective optimization study of CCHP-GSHP-PV-ST system under different climate zone conditions was carried out. The findings indicate: (1) Under various climatic zone conditions, the coupling system’s optimized composition varies a little; (2) The multi-energy coupled system of office buildings in Beijing (cold climate) has primary energy saving rates, carbon dioxide emission reduction rates, annual total cost saving rates, and comprehensive performance that are respectively 46.06%, 60.43%, 44.05%, and 50.18% better than the split-production system when compared to other climate zones.