Publications

Most Institute's results are presented in our publications of which hereafter you can find a selected list subdivided into four main categories:

• Final project reports
• Scientific contributions go
• General publications and press clippings go
• Elaborated PhD and diploma theses go

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Final project reports

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Scientific contributions

• M. Nikolaeva-Dimitrova, L. Fanni, W. Sparber, 8-months performance of thin film technologies during their first year at Bolzano Airport test installation-Italy. 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Hamburg, September 2011 pdf
• L. Maturi, R. Lollini, P. Baldracchi, W. Sparber, Building skin as electricity source the prototype of a wooden BIPV facade component. 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Hamburg, September 2011 pdf
• L. Fanni, M. Giussani, M. Marzoli, M. Nikolaeva-Dimitrova, Maximum production conditions of a c-Si module in three different italian locations. 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Hamburg, September 2011 pdf
• G. Paoletti, S. Avesani, D. Exner, R. Lollini, Designing low energy buildings: application of a parametric tool and case studies. PLEA 2011 - 27th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Louvain La Neuve, Belgium, 13-15 July 2011 pdf
• A. Troi, Historic buildings and city centres - the potential impact of conservation compatible energy refurbishment on climate protection and living conditions, International Conference Energy Management in Cultural Heritage, Dubrovnic, April 2011
• A. Troi, R. Lollini, Interdisciplinary research: FP7 project 3ENCULT – Efficient Energy for EU Cultural Heritage, International Conference Energy Management in Cultural Heritage, Dubrovnic, April 2011
• A. Giovanardi, P. Baldracchi, R. Lollini. A new test rig for the assessment of building envelope components integrating solar active systems, Eurosun - International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Graz, October 2010
• S. Avesani, R. Lollini, Parametric tool as support for designing low energy buildings, EnginSoft International Conference, Montichiari, October 2010
• P. N. Melograno, R. Fedrizzi, W. Sparber, G. Franchini, Test Procedures for Sorption Chillers Based on the Working Mode. Eurosun - International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Graz, October 2010
• W. Sparber, A. Napolitano, Practical experience on design and sizing from worldwide documented solar cooling systems. Eurosun - International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Graz, October 2010
• A. Giovanardi, P. Baldracchi, R. Lollini, A new test rig for the assessment of building envelope components integrating solar active systems. Eurosun - International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Graz, October 2010 pdf
  
• P. N. Melograno, R. Fedrizzi, W. Sparber, G. Franchini, Test Procedures for Sorption Chillers Based on the Working Mode. Eurosun - International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Graz, October 2010  pdf
• I. Sartori, A. Napolitano, A. J. Marszal, S. Pless, P. Torcellini, K. Voss, Criteria for Definition of Net Zero Energy Buildings. Eurosun - International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Graz, October 2010  
• K. Voss, I. Sartori, A. Napolitano, S. Geier, H. Gonzalves, M. Hall, P. Heiselberg, J. Widén, J. A. Candanedo, E. Musall, B. Karlsson, P. Torcellini, Load matching and grid interaction of Net Zero Energy Buildings. Eurosun - International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Graz, October 2010 pdf
• W. Sparber, A. Napolitano, Practical experience on design and sizing from worldwide documented solar cooling systems, Eurosun - Task 38, Graz, October 2010  
• I. Sartori, J. Candanedo, S. Geier, R. Lollini, F. Garde, A. Athienitis, L. Pagliano, Comfort and Energy Efficiency Recommendations for Net Zero Energy Buildings, Eurosun - International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Graz, October 2010 pdf
• L. Maturi, W. Sparber, B. Kofler, W. Bresciani, Analysis and monitoring results of a BIPV system in northern Italy, 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Valencia, September 2010 pdf
• A. Colli, W. Sparber, M. Armani, B. Kofler, L. Maturi, Performance monitoring of different PV technologies at a PV field in northern Italy, 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Valencia, September 2010 pdf
  
• H. Mahlknecht, D. Exner, M. Del Buono, R. Fedrizzi, R. Lollini, A. Troi, Fallstudie zur Analyse und Integration von Solarthermie und Photovoltaik in Best Practice Wohngebäude in Südtirol, 2. Symposium OTTI Aktiv Solarhaus, Luzern, September 2010  pdf
• L. Maturi, W. Sparber, B. Kofler, W. Bresciani, Analysis and monitoring results of a BIPV system in northern Italy, 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Valencia, September 2010
• A. Colli, W. Sparber, M. Armani, B. Kofler, L. Maturi, Performance monitoring of different PV technologies at a PV field in northern Italy, 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Valencia, September 2010
• H. Mahlknecht, D. Exner, M. Del Buono, R. Fedrizzi, R. Lollini, A. Troi, Fallstudie zur Analyse und Integration von Solarthermie und Photovoltaik in Best Practice Wohngebäude in Südtirol, 2. Symposium OTTI Aktiv Solarhaus, Luzern, September 2010
• S. Avesani, D. Exner, R. Lollini, A parametric study of a Passive House under different climate conditions, 14th Passivhaus Tagung, Dresden, Mai 2010
• H. Mahlknecht, S. Avesani, A. Troi, M. Benedikter, G. Felderer, Refurbishment and monitoring of an historical building - a Case Study, 47°AICARR International Conference, Tivoli - Roma, October 2009 pdf
  
• A. Napolitano, R. Lollini, S. Avesani, W. Sparber, A case study of the "Net Zero Energy Building" vision, 47° AICARR International Conference, Tivoli - Roma, October 2009 pdf 
• R. Fedrizzi, G. Franchini, D. Mugnier, P. N. Melograno, M. Theofilidi, A. Thuer, B. Nienborg, L. Koch, R. Fernandez, A. Troi, W. Sparber, Evaluation of Standard Solar Combi Plus Systems for Small Scale, 47° AICARR International Conference, Tivoli - Roma, October 2009 pdf
• A. Troi, M. Tribus, A. Costa, W. Haberer, D. Parisi, W. Sparber, Energetic refurbishment and architectural valorisation: The ex-Post Building in Bozen/Italy, Ökosan, Weiz, October 2009 pdf
• W. Sparber, A. Napolitano, F. Besana, A. Thür, B. Nocke, P. Finocchiaro, L. A. Bujedo Nieto, J. Rodriguez, T. Núñez, Comparative results of monitored solar assisted heating and cooling installations. 3rd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning, Palermo, October 2009 pdf
• Y. Chen, W. Sparber, J. Rodriguez, A. Napolitano, Comparison of different solar assisted energy systems for a large scale office building. 3rd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning, Palermo, October 2009 pdf
• P. N. Melograno, J. R. Santiago, G. Franchini, W. Sparber, Experimental Analysis of a Discontinuous Sorption Chiller Operated in Steady Conditions. 3rd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning, Palermo, October 2009 pdf
  
• R. Fedrizzi, G. Franchini, D. Mugnier, P. N. Melograno, M. Theofilidi, A. Thuer, B. Nienborg, L. Koch, R. Fernandez, A. Troi, W. Sparber, Assessment of Standard Small-Scale Solar Cooling Configurations within the SolarCombi+ Project. 3rd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning, Palermo, October 2009 pdf
  
• J. Rodriguez, L. A. Bujedo Nieto, P. N. Melograno, R. Fedrizzi, SDHW storage layouts and its control strategies depending on the combination with different heating devices, sorption chillers and heat pumps. 3rd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning, Palermo, October 2009 pdf
• L. Maturi, M. Armani, W. Bresciani, M. Del Buono, W. Sparber, PV roof integration, a case study in northern Italy: how modules arrangement influences the PV performance. 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy conference and Exhibition, Hamburg, September 2009
• A. Napolitano, G. Franchini, A. Perdichizzi, W. Sparber, Design criteria for trigeneration systems coupled with solar thermal collectors. 64° Congresso Nazionale ATI, L'Aquila, September 2009  
• S. Avesani, R. Lollini, A. Costa, Passive and Active Solutions for a net Zero Energy office. CISBAT 2009 International Scientific Conference, Lausanne, September 2009  
• R. Fedrizzi, G. Franchini, D. Mugnier, P. N. Melograno, M. Theofilidi, A. Thuer, B. Nienborg, L. Koch, R. Fernandez, A. Troi, W. Sparber, Evaluation of Standard Solar Combi Plus Systems for Small Scale Applications. CISBAT 2009 International scientific Conference, Lausanne, September 2009   
• A. Giovanardi, A. Troi, W. Sparber, P. Baggio, Comfort analysis of a passive house in different locations in Italy. International Passive House Conference, Frankfurt, April 2009 
• A. Troi, S. Avesani, A. Napolitano, J. V. Michael Bergmeister, Solar active school in Laion (Italy). Symposium Aktiv-Solarhaus, Krems, Juni 2009 pdf
• A. Troi, M. Tribus, A. Costa, W. Haberer, D. Parisi, W. Sparber, Towards Zero Energy Renovation: Ex Post Building in Bolzano/Italy. PLEA - 25th Passive and Low Energy Architecture International Conference, Dublin, October 2008 pdf  
• M. Castagna, A. Troi, Y. Schmitt, W. Sparber, CasaNova, a low energy quarter. PLEA - 25th Passive and Low Energy Architecture International Conference, Dublin, October 2008 pdf  
• A. Giovanardi, A. Troi, W. Sparber, P. Baggio, Dynamic simulation of a passive house in different locations in Italy. PLEA - 25th Passive and Low Energy Architecture International Conference, Dublin, October 2008 pdf  
• A. Troi, Y. Vougiouklakis, E. Korma, D. Jähnig, E. Wiemken, G. Franchini, D. Mugnier, B. Egilegor, P. Melograno, W. Sparber, Solar Combi+: Identification of most promising markets and promotion of standardised system configurations for small scale solar heating & cooling applications. EUROSUN 2008 - 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Lisbon, October 2008 pdf 
• J. Rodriguez, P. Schossig, P. Melograno, W. Sparber, IEA Annex 34: Thermally driven heat  pumps (TDHP) for heating and cooling. EUROSUN 2008 - 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Lisbon, October 2008
• F. Besana, J. Rodriguez, G. Nurzia, W. Sparber, Heat rejection technologies for Solar Combi+ systems: dry cooler and wet cooling tower. EUROSUN 2008 - 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Lisbon, October 2008  
• W. Sparber, A. Thuer, F. Besana, W. Streicher, H. M. Henning, Unified Monitoring Procedure and Performance Assessment for Solar Assisted Heating and Cooling Systems. EUROSUN 2008 - 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Lisbon, October 2008 
• A. Napolitano, G. Franchini, G. Nurzia, W. Sparber, Coupling Solar collectors and co-generation units in solar assisted heating and cooling systems. EUROSUN 2008 - 1st International Conference on Solar Heating, Cooling and Buildings, Lisbon, October 2008  
• Y. Shmitt, M. Castagna, A. Troi, W. Sparber, L. Zampieri, G. Minotti, B. Gotter, G. Pichler, Energy performance of buildings in the autonomous province of South Tyrol, Italy. World Sustainable Building Conference, Melbourne, Australia, September 2008  
• M. Armani, T. Mayr, M. Del Buono, W. Sparber, A. Parretta, A. Antonini, M. Butturi, M. Stefancich, Monitoring results and performance anlysis in South Tyrol under the project CoPES. 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Valencia, September 2008
• M. Del Buono, M. Armani, B. Pötz, D. Cattani, W. Sparber, Performance measurements and monitoring of shadow effects on PV Sytems. 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Valencia, September 2008   
• W. Sparber, A. Troi, E. Wiemken, B. Nienborg, P. Melograno, J. Rodriguez, Y. Vougiouklakis, E. Korma, D. Mugnier, A. Thür, G. Franchini, B. Egilegor, Modelling of Solar Combi plus systems - Framework and hydraulic scheme proposals. 9th International Symposium Gleisdorf Solar 2008, Gleisdorf, September 2008   
• M. Castagna, Y. Schmitt, A. Troi, Analysis and optimization of a monitored passive house in Italy with dynamic simulation. 12. Internationale Passivhaustagung, Nürnberg, April 2008   
• W. Sparber, A. Troi, Solar assisted thermal cooling - a hot topic for buildings and ditricts? ICLEI European Climate Conference, Rovigo, April 2008   
• A. Napolitano, W. Sparber, Overview of existing large scale solar cooling installations in Europe. Sustainable Cooling Systems TECHbase, Wien, March 2008
• A. Troi, M. Benedikter, Kultureller Wiedergewinn und energetische Sanierung - Faltor 10 im denkmalgeschützten Altbau. 2. Internationales Anwenderforum "Enegieeffizienz im Bestand", Kloster Banz, February 2008 pdf  
• W. Sparber, A. Napolitano, Y. Schmitt, Solares Kühlen & Heizen - aktueller Stand installierter Systeme großer Leistung und ein Ausblick auf neue Gebäude. Energy Forum - Solararchitektur & Solares Bauen, Brixen, Dezember 2007  
• Y. Schmitt, A. Troi, G. Pichler, W. Sparber, KlimaHaus CasaClima - a regional energy certification system stimulates low energy architecture. PLEA 2007, the 24th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Singapore, November 2007 pdf   
• A. Troi, A. Napolitano, W. Sparber, Experiences with an innovative energy system: Refurbishment and enlargement of a rationalist building in Italy to a solar active building. PLEA 2007, the 24th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Singapore, November 2007 pdf  
• J. Rodriguez, L. A. Bujedo, P. J. Martinez, Improvements in an absorption solar cooling facility. 2nd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning, Tarragona, October 2007
• W. Sparber, P. Melograno, A. Costa, J. Rodriguez, Test facility for solar-assisted heating and cooling systems. 2nd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning, Tarragona, October 2007   
• W. Sparber, A. Napolitano, P. Melograno, Overview on world wide installed solar cooling systems. 2nd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning, Tarragona, October 2007    
• A. Napolitano, A. Troi, W. Sparber, Monitoring activities for the optimization of a tri-generation plant including a solar heating and cooling system. 2nd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning, Tarragona, October 2007   
• W. Sparber, M. Armani, Cooperation schemes between SMEs and applied research Institutions: a regional PV development support program. 22nd European Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Milan, September 2007   
• M. Armani, A. Parretta, A. Antonini, M. Butturi, M. Stefancich, Models for efficiency prediction of different PV module technology. 22nd European Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Milan, September 2007
• M. Armani, W. Sparber, A. Parretta, A. Antonini, M. Butturi, M. Stefancich, Performance monitoring of different PV systems installed in Northern Italy. 22nd European Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Milan, September 2007  
• A. Napolitano, S. Dal Savio, W. Sparber, C. Benedetti, M. C. Alati, D. Giorgi, A. Sona, M. Farias, Low Energy Buildings Database. An interactive tool for supporting low energy building design. Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency, Cyprus, September, 2007   
• A. Troi, W. Sparber, Overview of Realized Passive Houses in South Tyrol / Italy and Trends. 11th International Passive House Conference, Bregenz - Austria, April 2007 pdf  
• Y. Schmitt, S. Dal Savio, W. Sparber, PaMo: Monitoring of a multi familly Passive House in South Tyrol, Italy. 11th International Passive House Conference, Bregenz - Austria, April 2007
• A. Parretta, A. Antonini, M. Armani,. G. Nenna, G. Flaminio, M. Pellegrino, Double-cavity radiometer for high-flux density solar radiation measurements. Applied Optics, Vol. 46, Issu 12, pp. 2166-2179
• A. Troi, G. Hausladen: Indoor Climate and damage risk due to heating systems in South Tyrolean churches. Jure Radic et.al. (eds.) Heritage Protection - Construction Aspects. Zagreb: second HDGK, 2006 pdf   
• A. Troi, C. Franzen, G. Hausladen, Computational fluid dynamics can ensure high quality conservation interventions. A case study. Jure Radic et.al. (eds.) Heritage Protection - Construction Aspects. Zagreb: second HDGK, 2006 pdf 
• A. Troi, Energy Issues and Cultural Heritage - to study the interrelation is a key subject at EURAC research, Saveur, Praha, Czech Republic, 2006. 
• A. Troi, G. Hausladen, Hot air heating in churches - the influence of operation mode, Saveur, Praha, Czech Republic, 2006. pdf 
• F. Besana, A. Troi, W. Sparber, Solar Combi-Plus System for residential and small commercial applications. World Sustainable Energy Days, Wels, Austria, 2006.
• A.Troi, H. Filippi, W. Sparber, Practical Experience with Solar-Assisted Cooling in an Office and Educational Building in South Tyrol / Northern Italy, 2005, 1st International Conference on Solar Air Conditioning, Germany, October 2005.  
• F. Besana, A. Troi, W. Sparber, Combi-system coupled with a small-capacity absorption chiller. 1st International Conference on Solar Air Conditioning, Germany, October 2005
• A. Troi / G. Lun, G. Tappeiner,  Analysis of high energy intensity of tourism in South Tyrol, 2nd Young Scientists Conference on Interdisciplinary Mountain Research, Trafoi, 2004
• A. Troi, C. Franzen, G. Hausladen, CFD-simulation as integrated tool in high quality conservation interventions. A case study. ITECOM European Conference "Innovative Technologies and Materials for the Protection of Cultural Heritage. Industry, Research, Education: European Acts and Perspectives." Athens, Greece, 2003  
• A. Troi, G. Hausladen, Heating Effects in South Tyrolean Churches, in Proceedings of Indoor Air 2002, H. Levin (ed.), Indoor Air, Santa Cruz, California, 2002, pp. 848-853 pdf poster
• A. Troi, C. Franzen, G. Hausladen, Indoor Environment Measurements and Salt Degradation on Cultural Heritage. At: "5th EC Conference on Cultural Heritage Research: a Pan-European Challange" in Cracow  (Poland), 26.-18.05.2002, online proceedings poster 
• A. Troi, K. Leichter, S. Perini, Sustainable development in South Tyrol: Indicators for the assessment of the development in an alpine region. In: Bottarin, Roberta / Tappeiner, Ulrike (ed.): Interdisciplinary Mountain Research. Berlin: Blackwell, 2002, p. 256-262

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General publications and press clippings

• A. J. Marszal, P. Heiselberg, J. S. Bourrelle, E. Musall, K. Voss, I. Sartori, A. Napolitano, Zero Energy Building - A Review of definitions and calculation methodologies, Energy and Buildings (2010)
• Südtiroler Wirtschaftszeitung, W. Sparber, Interview Mit der Sonne kühlen, September 2009- FF
• Südtiroler Wirtschaftszeitung Panorama, Photovoltaik Entwicklung in Südtirol, August 2009 - FF
• Das Südtiroler Wochenmagazin, Solare Aussicht in Südtirol, Juli 2009
• Almanach 2008 - Jahresbericht der Stiftung Südtiroler Sparkasse, Umweltland Südtirol, Mai 2009  
• Südtirol Panorama - Das monatliche Wirtschaftsmagazin, Die Grüne Revolution, April 2009
• Academia 49, la rivista scientifica dell'Accademia Europea di Bolzano, Cronaca di ordinaria ricerca; Solares Kühlen für den Hausgebrauch; Successo con la condizionale; Virtually there Januar; Putting on the eCO2 gloves, Gennaio 2009 Photovoltaik
• Das Magazin für Profis, Das Tor zu Italien, November 2008  
• Academia, das Wissenschaftsmagazin der Europäischen Akademie Bozen, Erneuerbare energie, Juli 2007
• Autonome Provinz Bozen - Abteilung 37 Wasser und Energie, Informationsbroschüre, Energieeffiziente Altbausanierung, Bozen, September 2007  
• Istituto per l'Edilizia Sociale della Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano / Institut für den Sozialen Wohnbau des Landes Südtirol, La casa passiva Bronzolo Das Passivhaus Branzoll, Bolzano-Bozen, 2006.  
• W. Berger, Sonnige Provinz. In Sonne Wind & Wärme, Bielefeld, BVA Bieleferlder Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, June 2006
• Istituto per le Energie Rinnovabili EURAC research, A Bolzano l'edilizia sociale punta sulla eco-sostenibilità. In Tetto e Pareti, Forlì, Ca' Zorzi Edizioni, March 2006, p. 2-5

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Elaborated PhD and diploma theses

• A. Troi, Kirchenheizung. Eine Gratwanderung zwischen Behaglichkeit, Kosten und Denkmalpflege. Technische Universität München, Fakultät für Architektur pdf
• P. N. Melograno, Development of Test procedures for Sorption Chillers installed in Solar Combi Plus Systems. University of Bergamo, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering
• A. Napolitano, Trigeneration Systems Assisted by Solar Energy: Design Criteria and Off Design Simulations. University of Bergamo, Department of Industrial Engineering
• F. Besana, Heat rejection problematic in SolarCombi+ system. University of Bergamo, Department of Industrial Engineering
• L. Maffescioni, From a low energy towards a net zero energy building under different climate conditions. Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
• M. Siviero, Progettazione con approccio IDP del Nuovo Mercato Ittico di Goro (FE). Utilizzo di strumenti di simulazioni energetica dinamica e analisi prestazionale di sistemi di involucro a doppia pelle. Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Facoltà di Architettura
• H. Mahlknecht, Refurbishment and monitoring of an historical building. A case study. Master Thesis 2nd level "CasaClima". Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
• L. Maturi, Building integrated photovoltaic: critical aspects and opportunities. Simulation and otpimization of three buildings with BIPV solutions in South Tyrol. University of Trento
• Y. Chen, Technical, energetic and economic Comparison of different Energy Supply Systems for EURAC Building. Umwelt-Campus Birkenfeld
• M. Raifer, Simulation of a solar cooling test facility. Graz University of Technology
• S. Avesani, Simulation of a combined heating and cooling energy system with solar integration and optimization of the solar collectors' heat production. University of Trento
• A. Giovanardi, Dynamic simulation of a passive house in different locations in Italy. University of Trento
• M. Castagna, Analysis and optimization of a monitored passive house in Italy with dynamic simulation. University of Trento
• K. Witte, Monitoring and Theoretical Investigation of a Solar-Combi Plus System with an Absorption Chiller. Kassel University

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