Advancements in hybrid heating systems for residential applications

Heating and cooling account for a significant share of energy consumption, particularly in the European Union, where they account for almost half of total energy consumption. The energy demand for heating and cooling is mainly driven by space, process, and water heating, with a growing demand for sp...

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Main Authors: Duaa Allahseh, Jan Böttner, Mohammad Al-Addous, Volker Lenz
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-09-01
Series:Energy Exploration & Exploitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/01445987251336405
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description Heating and cooling account for a significant share of energy consumption, particularly in the European Union, where they account for almost half of total energy consumption. The energy demand for heating and cooling is mainly driven by space, process, and water heating, with a growing demand for space cooling. Fossil fuel technologies currently dominate in buildings, with renewable energy sources contributing only 24.8% of consumption in 2022 (Energy 2024). In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the share of renewable energy, the development and implementation of renewable technologies for heating and cooling in buildings is crucial. An interesting and promising approach to the use of renewable energy sources is their use in hybrid systems. These can often combine the advantages of different technologies while mitigating their disadvantages. Hybrid heating systems increase energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve system reliability by integrating multiple renewable energy sources. Combining technologies such as solar, biomass, and heat pumps has great potential to optimize energy use, stabilize thermal output, and reduce primary energy consumption. This article reviews previous work on the integration of different renewable hybrid systems for residential buildings. Both stand-alone and grid-connected systems, incorporating various renewable energy sources and storage technologies are reviewed. This work also discusses the control requirements and how advanced and intelligent approaches can help improve performance and energy consumption. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges of hybrid system implementation, such as high initial costs and integration complexities. The novelty of this work lies in its comprehensive assessment of hybrid system configurations, their control requirements, and the role of smart technologies in optimizing their operation. The findings provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, guiding future developments in sustainable heating solutions and energy transition strategies.
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spelling doaj-art-e5382b2180ae46eebfa4aabaf4d32cec2025-08-20T03:15:26ZengSAGE PublishingEnergy Exploration & Exploitation0144-59872048-40542025-09-014310.1177/01445987251336405Advancements in hybrid heating systems for residential applicationsDuaa Allahseh0Jan Böttner1Mohammad Al-Addous2Volker Lenz3 , Leipzig, Germany , Leipzig, Germany Department of Energy Engineering, School of Natural Resources Engineering and Management, , Amman, Jordan , Leipzig, GermanyHeating and cooling account for a significant share of energy consumption, particularly in the European Union, where they account for almost half of total energy consumption. The energy demand for heating and cooling is mainly driven by space, process, and water heating, with a growing demand for space cooling. Fossil fuel technologies currently dominate in buildings, with renewable energy sources contributing only 24.8% of consumption in 2022 (Energy 2024). In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the share of renewable energy, the development and implementation of renewable technologies for heating and cooling in buildings is crucial. An interesting and promising approach to the use of renewable energy sources is their use in hybrid systems. These can often combine the advantages of different technologies while mitigating their disadvantages. Hybrid heating systems increase energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve system reliability by integrating multiple renewable energy sources. Combining technologies such as solar, biomass, and heat pumps has great potential to optimize energy use, stabilize thermal output, and reduce primary energy consumption. This article reviews previous work on the integration of different renewable hybrid systems for residential buildings. Both stand-alone and grid-connected systems, incorporating various renewable energy sources and storage technologies are reviewed. This work also discusses the control requirements and how advanced and intelligent approaches can help improve performance and energy consumption. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges of hybrid system implementation, such as high initial costs and integration complexities. The novelty of this work lies in its comprehensive assessment of hybrid system configurations, their control requirements, and the role of smart technologies in optimizing their operation. The findings provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, guiding future developments in sustainable heating solutions and energy transition strategies.https://doi.org/10.1177/01445987251336405
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