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Daniel Philippen

SPF Institute for Solar TechnologyCo-Teamleiter SPF Gebäude & Thermische Netze

+41 58 257 48 30daniel.philippen@ost.ch

CombiSound – Combined renovation for sound insulation and comfort in residential buildingsCombiSound – Combined renovation for sound insulation and

Project

When deciding to replace older apartment blocks, a lack of sound insulation between residential apartments is often an important argument. Renovations that improve sound insulation in the building may reduce the need for building replacements. Synergies can be utilised with the simultaneous introduction of surface heating systems, that pay off… ...
When deciding to replace older apartment blocks, a lack of sound insulation between residential apartments is often an important argument. Renovations that improve sound insulation in the building may reduce the need for building replacements. Synergies can be utilised with the simultaneous introduction of surface heating systems,...

DecenTGrids – Decentral Storages for Energy Management in Thermal GridsDecenTGrids – Decentral Storages for Energy Management in

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Heat storages can assist in the rational dimensioning and operation of thermal networks. They can smooth out peak loads and eliminate the need for fossil-fuelled peak load boilers. Heat surpluses can be stored temporarily. Decentralised storage systems can relieve the load on individual sections of the grid or enable grid densification and… ...
Heat storages can assist in the rational dimensioning and operation of thermal networks. They can smooth out peak loads and eliminate the need for fossil-fuelled peak load boilers. Heat surpluses can be stored temporarily. Decentralised storage systems can relieve the load on individual sections of the grid or enable grid...

Lattenhofweg – Low temperature ice storage heating with thermal defrostingLattenhofweg – Low temperature ice storage heating with

Project

A solar-ice heating system was designed and installed as part of a pilot and demonstration project. Since 2017, the heating system is supplying a residential and commercial building of 2050 m² of energy reference area with space heating and hot water. The main components of the heating system are 120 m² of unglazed, spectrally selective solar… ...
A solar-ice heating system was designed and installed as part of a pilot and demonstration project. Since 2017, the heating system is supplying a residential and commercial building of 2050 m² of energy reference area with space heating and hot water. The main components of the heating system are 120 m² of unglazed, spectrally...

HydAb – Increase of comfort and efficiency by new concepts for hydraulic balancing of heat distribution in residential buildingsHydAb – Increase of comfort and efficiency by new concepts

Project

The importance of hydraulic balancing of heat distribution systems for energy-efficient building operation and resident comfort has long been recognized. Nevertheless, it can be stated that there is a lack of expertise and still far too often insufficient implementations occur in practice. Companies have also noticed this gap and have developed new… ...
The importance of hydraulic balancing of heat distribution systems for energy-efficient building operation and resident comfort has long been recognized. Nevertheless, it can be stated that there is a lack of expertise and still far too often insufficient implementations occur in practice. Companies have also noticed this gap and...

Innosuisse Flagship RENOWAVE

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RENOWAVE is a flagship project of the Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse). It aims to reduce the CO₂ emissions of the Swiss building stock by renovating buildings and switching from fossil fuels to renewable energies.
RENOWAVE is a flagship project of the Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse). It aims to reduce the CO₂ emissions of the Swiss building stock by renovating buildings and switching from fossil fuels to renewable energies.

SophiA – Sustainable off-grid solutions for pharmacies and hospitals in AfricaSophiA – Sustainable off-grid solutions for pharmacies and

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Clean water, a reliable power supply and cooling systems for medicines and vaccines are not a given in many rural hospitals in Africa. To ensure better healthcare also in remote regions, the EU has supported the SophiA project, which relies on modular containers to produce drinking water, heat, cold and electricity using solar energy. SPF Institute… ...
Clean water, a reliable power supply and cooling systems for medicines and vaccines are not a given in many rural hospitals in Africa. To ensure better healthcare also in remote regions, the EU has supported the SophiA project, which relies on modular containers to produce drinking water, heat, cold and electricity using solar...

PLURAL – Plug-and-Use renovation of facades with adaptable lightweight systemsPLURAL – Plug-and-Use renovation of facades with adaptable

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Reducing heat losses from existing residential buildings by refurbishing the building envelope is an important step to reduce the heating demand of buildings. In the EU project PLURAL, prefabricated façade modules are being developed and tested, which enable novel possibilities for energy generation, heat/cold supply and ventilation with the… ...
Reducing heat losses from existing residential buildings by refurbishing the building envelope is an important step to reduce the heating demand of buildings. In the EU project PLURAL, prefabricated façade modules are being developed and tested, which enable novel possibilities for energy generation, heat/cold supply and ventilation...

SimplyDrain – Simplest solar drainback systems as add-on for DHW preparation in multifamily housesSimplyDrain – Simplest solar drainback systems as add-on for

Project

A simple concept of a solar thermal drainback system is developed that can be used as add-on when refurbishing existing domestic hot water preparation in multi-family buildings. Three variants of the concept will be designed by means of energy simulation and calculation of levelized cost of heat. The most promising variant will be sized with… ...
A simple concept of a solar thermal drainback system is developed that can be used as add-on when refurbishing existing domestic hot water preparation in multi-family buildings. Three variants of the concept will be designed by means of energy simulation and calculation of levelized cost of heat. The most promising variant will be...

ProsumerSkin – New solution for renovation of multifamily buildingsProsumerSkin – New solution for renovation of multifamily

Project

This pilot and demonstration project shows new ways for the cost-efficient renovation of multifamily houses to «nearly zero energy» buildings. The core components are multifunctional facade elements which, in addition to thermal insulation and windows with integrated comfort ventilation, contain both power generation with photovoltaics and the… ...
This pilot and demonstration project shows new ways for the cost-efficient renovation of multifamily houses to «nearly zero energy» buildings. The core components are multifunctional facade elements which, in addition to thermal insulation and windows with integrated comfort ventilation, contain both power generation with...

ReSoTech – Reduction of Market Prices of Solar Thermal Systems due to New Technological Approaches – Phase 1: Analysis of Potentials and PossibleReSoTech – Reduction of Market Prices of Solar Thermal

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The potentials of cost reduction of solar thermal systems will be derived with cost data that will be gathered from field installations. The use of new technologies and materials for the exploitation of relevant potentials for cost reduction will be assessed. System concepts with reduced costs will be designed, which will contain newly developed… ...
The potentials of cost reduction of solar thermal systems will be derived with cost data that will be gathered from field installations. The use of new technologies and materials for the exploitation of relevant potentials for cost reduction will be assessed. System concepts with reduced costs will be designed, which will contain...

OblaTherm – PVT and foundation slab as a heat source and sinkOblaTherm – PVT and foundation slab as a heat source and

Project

For the new building of Oblamatik AG in Chur, a heating and cooling concept that is unique in Switzerland was developed. Using the foundation slab as a heat sink and heat source represents an alternative to the current heating systems for office buildings. The regeneration of the foundation slab in winter as well as in summer is mainly guaranteed… ...
For the new building of Oblamatik AG in Chur, a heating and cooling concept that is unique in Switzerland was developed. Using the foundation slab as a heat sink and heat source represents an alternative to the current heating systems for office buildings. The regeneration of the foundation slab in winter as well as in summer is...

High-Ice – System development for high solar thermal gains with ice storage and heat pumpHigh-Ice – System development for high solar thermal gains

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The objective of the High-Ice project was to investigate a specific concept of a solar thermal and heat pump system with ice storage (solar-ice system). An ice storage design with heat exchangers that can be de-iced was studied. The dependence of the system’s electricity consumption on the sizing of the main components (collector field and ice… ...
The objective of the High-Ice project was to investigate a specific concept of a solar thermal and heat pump system with ice storage (solar-ice system). An ice storage design with heat exchangers that can be de-iced was studied. The dependence of the system’s electricity consumption on the sizing of the main components (collector...