Exemplary has published XMYs for fixed flat-plate solar energy systems (mostly solar photovoltaics or PV) last year. We are now working with the University of Tasmania (UTas) School of Architecture and Design to develop XMY(WPC)s – Water Penetration and Condensation – for simulation testing of building envelope components to demonstrate compliance with the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) Part 3e.8.7 Condensation management.
We are also working to develop XMYs for HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning – for simulation testing of the robustness of building designs for Energy Efficiency (NCC Section J) and the maintenance of conditions in extreme weather (usually hot afternoons). Early work is showing significant correlations over time of increasing heat and decreasing cold confirming the expectations of many that historical extreme weather may not be a reliable indicator of the conditions that buildings being designed now will experience in their lifetimes. Readers interested to engage with us in this research are invited to make contact soon. exemplary.energy@exemplary.com.au
These time series studies will soon be enhanced by the generation of weather files for 2018 to 2021 inclusive now in process for dissemination in the next few months along with their Reference Meteorological Years (RMYs) and XMYs for the 32 years 1990-2021. Interested purchasers should let us know their preferences. exemplary.energy@exemplary.com.au
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