An evaluation of robust controls for passive building thermal mass and mechanical thermal energy storage under uncertainty

- Building thermal mass and TES are substantial demand-side control instruments.
- MPC is proven to enhance their control performance and thus bring economic advantages.
- Uncertainty in certain operating conditions could diminish their control effectiveness.
- A robust MPC in which relevant uncertainty sources are compiled is proposed.
- Robust MPC presents a stable performance in varied and non-indigenous conditions.