August 26, 2025BuildingsOpen Access

An Assessment of the Energy Performance and Initial Investment Cost of SDHW Systems: A Case Study of University Dormitory in Northern Cyprus

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Results demonstrate reducing auxiliary heating demand by approximately 50%, emphasizing significant energy savings.
Collector fluid temperatures exceeded 80 °C for over seven months annually, ensuring consistent domestic hot water.
Assessment using TRNSYS 17 and cost trend analysis highlights vulnerabilities in import-dependent supply chains.
High solar irradiation offers attractive long-term investment potential despite rising system component costs.

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Simulation study reveals energy savings and cost challenges for SDHW systems in dormitories, suggesting policy support is essential.

Akgüç et al. (2025) studied this question.

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