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Evaluation Framework for Solar DC Electrification Systems for Sustainable Energy Independence of Vulnerable Groups

취약계층의 지속가능한 에너지 자립을 위한 태양광 DC 전기화 시스템 평가 프레임워크 도출

Eun-Young Kim1*
,
Yong-Ki Kim2
,
Cheong-Hoon Baek3
김 은영1*
,
김 용기2
,
백 정훈3
1Senior Researcher, Department of Building Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, Goyang, Korea
2Research Fellow, Department of Building Energy Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, Goyang, Korea
3Research Fellow, Department of Building Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, Goyang, Korea
1한국건설기술연구원 건축연구본부 수석연구원
2한국건설기술연구원 건축에너지연구소 연구위원
3한국건설기술연구원 건축연구본부 연구위원
*Corresponding Author
30 December 2024. pp. 514-525
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Abstract

This study aims to develop a framework to systematically evaluate the efficiency and economic feasibility of energy-independent solar direct current (DC) electrification systems for energy- poor households. To verify the energy efficiency and cost-saving potential of DC systems compared to traditional alternating current (AC) systems, an analytical framework was constructed based on empirical data. The results indicate that DC systems show significant potential in reducing energy consumption and enhancing cost efficiency. The established framework can serve as a foundation for future data collection and comparative studies through additional experiments. This research provides essential insights for improving energy welfare for vulnerable groups and advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Keywords
Vulnerable
Energy independence
Solar power
DC (Direct Current)
Evaluation framework
Sustainability
키워드
취약계층
에너지 자립
태양광 발전
직류
평가 프레임워크
지속가능성
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  • Publisher :Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국건축친환경설비학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국건축친환경설비학회논문집
  • Volume : 18
  • No :6
  • Pages :514-525
  • Received Date : 2024-10-29
  • Revised Date : 2024-11-21
  • Accepted Date : 2024-11-22
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.22696/jkiaebs.20240043
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