Abstract
The present study deals with implementing green building concept to improve energy efficiency through the adaptation and integration of technologies to achieve decarbonisation target to limit global temperature to 1.5OC to avoid catastrophic impacts of climate. Under dynamic modelling, the present pioneer work analysed three aspects to maximize on site renewable energy to reach the net zero energy target The three aspects are; (i) Solid waste management (ii) Solar grid system (iii) Grey water potential.The Municipal Solid waste (MSW) windrow composting process, a paradigm shift in the transformation of Waste-to-Energy (WtE), results in mitigation of Carbon leakage to 616.3 metric ton annually gaining 616.3 carbon credits and 564 quintals organic compost. The high quality final compost has 40oC temperature, 7.6 pH, 42% moisture content, 3.36ds/m electrical conductivity and 25 C/N ratios in 110 days. A grid connection photovoltaic (mono crystalline Silicon Solar PV) power system of 795.3 kV, which consists of solar panels, conditioning unit and grid connection equipment, reduces the electricity usage by 75.24%, generating 82 carbon credits. Grey water (GY) harvesting, a dual economy process a futuristic approach for sustainable growth, is a water reutilization system design on energy saving and carbon foot print benefits, mitigating 95.4 metric ton of CO2 annually, generating 95.4 carbon credits, hence the total carbon credits generated are 793.7.In conclusion. Net Zero Energy Buildings are a source of opportunities to undertake global energy revolution with the concept of circular economy. As such, they meet the zero energy goals to achieve sustainable future.
Presenters
Vishal SharmaProfessor, Botany, Directorate of Higher Education, Panchkula, Haryana, India
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Carbon credits, Circular economy, Net zero building, Sustainability
