VISVESVARAYA TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BELGAUM - 590 014

DEPARTMENT OF CCT
VTU PG STUDY
CENTER, KALABURAGI

A
PRESENTATION ON

“ZERO ENERGY BUILDING”

GUIDED BY : SUBMITTED BY :
Prof. BRIJBHUSHAN PRAKASH
Zero Energy Building
 INTRODUCTION
• A zero-energy building, also known as a zero net energy (ZNE)
building, net-zero energy building (NZEB), or net zero building.

• zero net energy consumption

• meaning the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual

basis is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the
site, or in other definitions by renewable energy sources else where.

• These buildings consequently contribute less overall greenhouse gas to the

atmosphere than similar non-ZNE buildings.
DEFINITION
• A (net) zero energy building is a building
that can provide a normal indoor comfort
and still use no energy, meaning that
over time it produces as much
(renewable) energy as it needs.
Consumption of zero energy
 Zero Energy Concept

• Net Zero Site Energy

• Net Zero Source Energy

• Net Zero Energy Costs

• Net Zero Energy Emissions

 WHY ZEB:-

 Reduces Energy Consumption

 Reduces Green House Gases (Carbon
Emissions) & Global Warming
 Reduces Dependence on Fossil Fuels
 Reduces Ozone Depletion
 Reduces Climate Change
 Protects Our Environment for Future
Generations
 ADVANTAGES OF ZEB

• isolation for building owners from future

energy price increases
• reduced requirement for energy austerity
• reduced total cost of ownership due to
improved energy efficiency
• reduced total net monthly cost of living
• reduced risk of loss from grid blackouts
 DISADVANTAGES OF ZEB
• initial costs can be higher – effort required to
understand, apply, and qualify for ZEB subsidies, if
they exist.

• very few designers or builders have the necessary skills

or experience to build ZEB

• challenge to recover higher initial costs on resale of

building, but new energy rating systems are being
introduced gradually.

• solar energy capture using the house envelope only

works in locations unobstructed from the sun
 Solar energy
 Active solar energy
 Passive solar energy
Energy from the Sun
After passing through the Earth's atmosphere most of
the Sun's energy is in the form of visible
light and infrared light radiation. Plants convert the
energy in sunlight into chemical energy (sugars and
starches) through the process of photosynthesis.
Humans regularly use this store of energy in various
ways, as when they burn wood or fossil fuels, or
when simply eating plants, fish and animals.
Rain water harvesting
• Rainwater harvesting is a
technique used for
collecting, storing, and
using rainwater for
landscape irrigation and
other uses.
The rainwater is collected
from various hard
surfaces such as roof tops
and/or other types of
manmade above ground
hard surfaces.
 WIND ENERGY
• Wind is air on the move. Each air molecule has kinetic
energy because it is moving. The energy of the wind is
the combined kinetic energy of all of the molecules.The
wind is a free and renewable source of energy, and it is
the world’s fastest-growing electricity resource.
• Wind is a clean and infinite energy source which is
immune to the fluctuations and volatility of the fossil
fuel industry..
• Throughout history we’ve harnessed the wind’s energy,
most notably through sail boats and windmills used to
pump water and process grain .
 The Indira Paryavaran Bhavan.
• India’s first net zero energy building
• Constructed with adoption of solar passive
design and energy-efficient building materials.
• Building boasts an earthquake-resistant
structure .
• More than 50 per cent area outside the
building is a soft area with plantation and
grass.
Conclusion
With the advancement in renewable technology,
Net Zero Energy Buildings are the future. Many
governments have framed Zero Energy building laws.
Few governments are also providing subsidies to
individuals and organizations for creating Zero Energy
Buildings. But the goal of zero energy buildings would
not be fulfilled till the time all the people don’t
understand their responsibility and contribute
towards reducing energy consumption.
 conclusion
• There is need to work further with definitions on
zero energy.
• Close to zero energy and zero energy ready.
• Passive design and zero energy buildings play
central role in the work to realize the large
potentials.
• In particular if we want to keep costs low.
• Such buildings must be supported by active
policies.