For the planning of districts, the correct estimation of demand profiles is crucial. To properly account for seasonal and daily variations, annual profiles with hourly resolution are recommended.
Normalized demand profiles
In nPro, normalized demand profiles are used as the basis for creating annual profiles. In nPro, profiles for weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays are distinguished. The normalized profiles for the building type canteens are shown in Figure 1.
Normalized demand profiles for energy demands
On the following pages you will find the normalized demand profiles for the six energy demands available in nPro: