Energy Consumption Optimization and User Comfort Maximization in Smart Buildings Using a Hybrid of the Firefly and Genetic Algorithms

This research work proposed a hybrid model to maximize energy consumption and maximize user comfort in residential buildings. The proposed model consists of two widely used optimization algorithms named the firefly algorithm (FA) and genetic algorithm (GA). The hybridization of two optimization appr...

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Main Authors: Fazli Wahid, Muhammad Fayaz, Ayman Aljarbouh, Masood Mir, Muhammad Amir, Imran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/17/4363