RT Conference Proceedings T1 REVIEW OF THE EUROPEAN DWELLING STOCK AND ITS POTENTIAL FOR RETROFIT INTERVENTIONS USING SOLAR-ASSISTED HEATING AND COOLING A1 Elguezabal, Peru A1 Arregi, Beñat A1 Schuetz, Philipp A1 Gwerder, Damian A1 Scoccia, Rossano A1 Tsatsakis, Konstantinos A1 Biosca, Javier A1 Bortkiewicz, Anna A1 Waser, Remo A1 Sturzenegger, David AB This study provides a characterization of the existing European stock of residential buildings, with a specific focus on their energy performance. Eight countries with different characteristics and climates have been selected as a representative sample. After identifying relevant parameters, data has been compiled from several sources, including national statistical bodies and European datasets from official and unofficial bodies, as well as previous research projects. Based on those projects as initial source of information, the study is complemented with energy efficiency related regulations as well as with external climate data. The collected information has been subject to a critical review and analysed to identify insights and trends related to the energy performance of European dwellings. The information gathered is intended to provide a general view about the current status for each of the assessed countries and by extension a global picture of the European stock. The outcomes of this study will constitute a realistic baseline scenario for identifying needs, potentials and constraints for renewable energy technologies, and will assist the development of a novel software tool for planning energy-efficient retrofits of residential buildings. PB University of Cantabria YR 2018 FD 2018 LK http://hdl.handle.net/11556/1123 UL http://hdl.handle.net/11556/1123 LA eng NO This study has been partially developed within the HEAT4COOL research project. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme under grant agreement No 723925. This document reflects only the authors’ view and the Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains. The work has also been supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) under Contract No. 16.0082. DS TECNALIA Publications RD 1 jul 2024