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A review of machine learning in building load prediction
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A review of machine learning in building load prediction

Liang Zhang, Jin Wen, Yanfei Li, Jianli Chen, Yunyang Ye, Yangyang Fu and William Livingood
Applied energy, v 285, 116452
01 Mar 2021
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/am/pii/S0306261921000209View
Accepted (AM)Maybe Open Access (Publisher Bronze) Open

Abstract

Energy & Fuels Engineering, Chemical Science & Technology ESI Highly Cited Paper (Incites) Engineering Technology
The surge of machine learning and increasing data accessibility in buildings provide great opportunities for applying machine learning to building energy system modeling and analysis. Building load prediction is one of the most critical components for many building control and analytics activities, as well as grid-interactive and energy efficiency building operation. While a large number of research papers exist on the topic of machine-learning-based building load prediction, a comprehensive review from the perspective of machine learning is missing. In this paper, we review the application of machine learning techniques in building load prediction under the organization and logic of the machine learning, which is to perform tasks T using Performance measure P and based on learning from Experience E. Firstly, we review the applications of building load prediction model (task T). Then, we review the modeling algorithms that improve machine learning performance and accuracy (performance P). Throughout the papers, we also review the literature from the data perspective for modeling (experience E), including data engineering from the sensor level to data level, pre-processing, feature extraction and selection. Finally, we conclude with a discussion of well-studied and relatively unexplored fields for future research reference. We also identify the gaps in current machine learning application and predict for future trends and development.

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#13 Climate Action
#11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
#7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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Energy & Fuels
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