Optimal design method for buildings & urban energy systems using genetic algorithms

In this study, a new optimal design method for buildings and urban energy systems is proposed. Also its applicability is analyzed through a simple case study. Multi Island Genetic Algorithms (MIGA) are adopted for this optimization. This method has two optimization steps, selection of equipment capacity and selection of system operational planning. These optimization steps are calculated simultaneously. The results showed that the proposed method has the potential to be applied to very complex energy systems and achieve significant improvements.