Optimisation of community shared solar application in energy efficient communities

Integration of solar photovoltaic (PV) micro-generation into residential buildings is emerging rapidly as an effective method for mitigating the impact of housing on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, PV micro-generation is confronted with several challenges: (a) the average self-consumption does not exceed 25% in cold-climate regions; and (b) most of the generated energy during daytime is exported to the grid at a lower monetary rate per...