Pathways for efficient transition into net zero energy buildings (nZEB) in Sub-Sahara Africa. Case study: Cameroon, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire
2023; Elsevier BV; Volume: 296; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113422
ISSN1872-6178
AutoresUmaru Mohammed Bongwirnso, Yufenyuy Severine Wiysahnyuy, Noman Ashraf, Blaise Mempouo, Ghislain Mengounou Mengata,
Tópico(s)Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
ResumoHigh energy consumption has far-reaching consequences for the natural world, including the acceleration of climate change, the acceleration of environmental deterioration, and the acceleration of air pollution caused by the combustion of fossil fuels to generate electricity. However, there are still many obstacles to implementing the nZEB idea, notably in sub-Saharan Africa, where energy consumption and pollutant emissions from buildings are particularly high. To facilitate a smooth transition to nZEB in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa, this article focuses on Cameroon, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire. Guidelines for making a smooth transition to net-zero energy buildings in sub-Saharan Africa are provided, as are examples of strategies that might be used to minimize energy consumption in buildings. The path has been shown to consist of the following steps: conducting a baseline assessment; creating building energy codes and standards; conducting a stakeholder analysis; carrying out capacity building and awareness-raising; setting up financing mechanisms and incentives; creating a strong supply chain; setting up a monitoring and evaluation framework; piloting nZEB projects; disseminating best practices; and scaling up adoption. With this plan in place, sub-Saharan Africa can make the most of its time and resources as it makes the move to near-zero energy buildings.
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