Implementation of a Forecast-Based Predictive Controller in a Residential Building

To support the European Union’s decarbonization pathway for buildings – phasing out fossil heating and cooling by 2040 and achieving zero-emission standards by 2050, this work presents a forecast-based model predictive control (MPC) for thermally activated building components (TAB). TAB provides large-area, low-temperature heat transfer and substantial thermal storage, enabling the controller to use environmental inputs such as solar irradiation to maintain comfort. The proposed MPC reduces comp