Like the name suggests, a net zero energy building or facility is one in which measures such as improved energy efficiency performance and the utilization of renewable energy and unused energy result in net energy consumption of zero.
Japan has set a goal of having all new buildings achieve zero net energy consumption by 2030. Other countries are looking into similar initiatives.
Providing Total Solutions for Achieving Comfort and Energy Efficiency
Aiming for Zero Energy Consumption in Buildings
Energy consumption has been on the rise in recent years in office buildings and other commercial facilities, creating a greater demand for energy-efficiency measures. Around the world, net zero energy buildings (ZEB) are being achieved through countermeasures for covering all on-site energy needs by increasing energy efficiency of buildings and facilities and by utilizing renewable energy.
To bring a building's net energy consumption down to zero, something must be done about air conditioning equipment, which accounts for about 40% of all energy consumption. And air conditioning is not just about temperature: it also serves the key functions of maintaining a comfortable indoor environment in terms of humidity and air quality.
To this end, the Daikin Group, in response to the various types of weather and customer needs around the world, provides versatile energy management that gives a comfortable room environment and a reduction in energy use. Through such solutions, we aim to contribute to the realization of net zero energy buildings.
An Overall Solution towards the Net Zero Energy Building
Realization of the net zero energy building will require further technological development that covers maximum utilization of renewable energy, more efficient products and systems, and electricity control systems that can cope with the electricity demands of future smart grids. The Daikin Group has been developing technologies and creating solutions that will bring us closer to buildings with a net energy consumption of zero.
