scope:

The series of standards considers the integration of distributed energy systems fuelled by renewable energy sources in buildings. Within the meaning of this series of standards, distributed energy systems are systems used to generate electrical current and/or heat, located in direct proximity to the consumer, for instance in the building or adjacent to it. These systems are therefore smaller than the currently prevailing large-scale facilities. This series of standards does not deal with large-scale plants such as coal-fired, nuclear, hydro and geothermal power plants, solar or wind farms.

The fundamental topics are:

• integration of energy generating systems in the building
• consideration of the combination of different energy generating systems
• consideration of the combination with other technical building equipment systems (e.g. building automation)

The target groups include, for example:

• system manufacturers
• architects and planners
• owners/investors
• operators
• service providers, e.g. energy consultants and chimney sweeps
• permit authorities and construction authorities
• component and system manufacturers

The series of standards can be applied to both residential and non-residential buildings. Account may have to be taken of additional, special requirements for non-residential buildings.