TY - JOUR
T1 - Application of a high-density temperature measurement system for the management of the kaohsiung house project
AU - Chao, Chien Chiao
AU - Hung, Kuo An
AU - Chen, Szu Yuan
AU - Lin, Feng Yi
AU - Lin, Tzu Ping
N1 - Funding Information:
Funding: The authors disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This work was supported by the Kaohsiung City government, under No. Gongwuu-Jian-Zi 10739037300 (Kaohsiung House Project).
Funding Information:
Acknowledgments: This study analyzed the air temperature map of Kaohsiung City on the basis of a project (No. Gongwuu-Jian-Zi 10739037300) funded by the Kaohsiung City government. We thank the Kaohsiung City government for providing data concerning the Kaohsiung House Project as well as relevant advice and assistance.
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PY - 2021/1/2
Y1 - 2021/1/2
N2 - In Taiwan, the daytime temperature usually exceeds 37◦C in summer, and the increase in air-conditioning usage has led to higher energy demand, which brings a heavy burden to power plants. The Kaohsiung House Project, undertaken by the city government, encourages the installation of greening facilities in buildings, such as photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and vertical gardens on balconies, in order to preserve energy and reduce carbon emissions. In the present study, the urban heat island effect and temperature distribution within the city was examined through the establishment of 16 temperature measurement sites within a 7.5 km × 6 km area. A between-site temperature difference of 2◦C was observed between April and August. Areas with higher temperature are recommended to increase their green space ratio through the project. Moreover, relocating PV panels in low-temperature areas increased the overall generation efficiency by 0.8%. Through the analysis of the measured data, this study determined which areas were more appropriate for green space expansion, and which would best serve for green energy generation, all with the aim of improving external environmental comfort and maximizing carbon reduction. Recommendations regarding the implementation of subsequent policies were issued and they provide reference for implementation in other cities.
AB - In Taiwan, the daytime temperature usually exceeds 37◦C in summer, and the increase in air-conditioning usage has led to higher energy demand, which brings a heavy burden to power plants. The Kaohsiung House Project, undertaken by the city government, encourages the installation of greening facilities in buildings, such as photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and vertical gardens on balconies, in order to preserve energy and reduce carbon emissions. In the present study, the urban heat island effect and temperature distribution within the city was examined through the establishment of 16 temperature measurement sites within a 7.5 km × 6 km area. A between-site temperature difference of 2◦C was observed between April and August. Areas with higher temperature are recommended to increase their green space ratio through the project. Moreover, relocating PV panels in low-temperature areas increased the overall generation efficiency by 0.8%. Through the analysis of the measured data, this study determined which areas were more appropriate for green space expansion, and which would best serve for green energy generation, all with the aim of improving external environmental comfort and maximizing carbon reduction. Recommendations regarding the implementation of subsequent policies were issued and they provide reference for implementation in other cities.
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U2 - 10.3390/su13020960
DO - 10.3390/su13020960
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85099546130
VL - 13
SP - 1
EP - 16
JO - Sustainability
JF - Sustainability
SN - 2071-1050
IS - 2
M1 - 960
ER -