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Energy retrofitting strategies for existing buildings in Malaysia: A systematic review and bibliometric analysis

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This paper comprehensively examines passive and active energy retrofit strategies as a highly effective approach for reducing building energy consumption and mitigating CO2 emissions while enhancing comfort and sustainability. The paper further examines energy simulation software and assesses the integration of renewable energy systems in building to improve energy efficiency. The review used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology, ensuring a rigorous and comprehensive analysis. In addition, the study utilized bibliometric analysis with VOSviewer to provide valuable insights into the research trends and influential publications in building energy retrofits. Bibliometric analysis reveals strong collaboration among 17 authors, emphasizing their significant contributions. Keywords like energy retrofitting and efficiency are prominent, indicating their importance in academic literature. Findings show passive strategies are more effective in reducing energy consumption, though a combined approach with active strategies can yield optimal results. Retrofitting presents challenges, such as substantial initial costs and regulatory barriers. User acceptance is crucial, considering potential disruptions. The review highlights the importance of energy simulation software, with tools like EnergyPlus, eQUEST, and IES VE identified for evaluating and identifying cost-effective retrofit measures in building performance. By providing comprehensive insights into the various strategies and tools available for retrofitting buildings to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals, this review serves as an authoritative resource for building owners, managers, and professionals in the building industry. It offers invaluable guidance for informed decision-making and facilitates implementing effective, energy-efficient, and sustainable building retrofitting practices.

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Abbreviations

CO2 :

Carbon dioxide

GHS:

Greenhouse gas

GBI:

Green Building Index

GDP:

Gross domestic product

GWh:

Gigawatt-hour

MW:

Megawatt

TWh:

Terawatt-hour

RE:

Renewable energy

FiT:

Feed-in tariff

KETSA:

Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

NEM:

Net Energy Metering Scheme

PV:

Photovoltaic

MSW:

Municipal solid waste

PRISMA:

Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

PCMs:

Phase changing materials

ETICS:

External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems

DSFs:

Double skin facades

LAI:

Leaf Area Index

TES:

Thermal energy storage

RVs:

Recovery ventilation systems

ERVs:

Energy recovery ventilation systems

HRVs:

Heat recovery ventilation systems

BIPV:

Building-integrated photovoltaic

SHS:

Solar heating systems

VAWTs:

Vertical-axis wind turbines

ECMs:

Energy conservation measures

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• A systematic literature review utilizing PRISMA and bibliometric analysis, focusing on passive and active strategies for building stock with energy-saving potential.

• Identifying renewable energy systems and energy simulation tools to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings.

• A comparative analysis of different energy simulation tools to determine the most suitable one for energy modeling.

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Lakhiar, M.T., Sanmargaraja, S., Olanrewaju, A. et al. Energy retrofitting strategies for existing buildings in Malaysia: A systematic review and bibliometric analysis. Environ Sci Pollut Res 31, 12780–12814 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-32020-x

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