This paper describes the development of the Residential Energy Model (REEM) for Saudi Arabia using an engineering bottom-up approach. The model can assess energy demand for the current residential building stock and the impact of energy efficiency and demand-side management programs. It accounts for the makeup and features of the Kingdom’s existing housing stock using 54 prototypes of residential buildings defined by three building types, three vintages, and six locations representing different climatic zones.

Research Lead
Mohammad is a research lead in KAPSARC’s Climate & Sustainability program. His research focuses on energy efficiency and energy demand…
Expertise
- Energy Efficiency in Buildings; Energy Demand; Energy Modeling
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Peak Demand-based Optimization Approach for Building Retrofits: Case Study of Saudi Residential Buildings
This paper describes the development of the Residential Energy Model (REEM) for Saudi Arabia using…
11th December 2022
Impact of Stay-home Orders on the Electricity Demand of Residential Buildings: Case Study of Saudi Arabia
This paper describes the development of the Residential Energy Model (REEM) for Saudi Arabia using…
14th April 2022