[en] Climate change effect can be either positive or negative on the human. Its impact on the
energy consumption of a country for space heating and cooling purposes depends on the current and future
regional climate, the required thermal comfort inside buildings, and the technical building features such as
thermal insulation quality and occupants’ habits. The aim of this research is to study the variation of the air
temperature in several regions of Madagascar and then to simulate the impact of climate change on the need
for energy consumption in household cooling and heating systems using degree-day index. The results showed
that the temperature changes more rapidly in the rainy season than in the dry season. The energy demand for
cooling is constantly growing in all the regions of Madagascar. Besides, an average around of 526 degree-day is
expected in several regions of island by 2050. In the same year, air temperature is estimated to reach up to 2◦C.
Disciplines :
Engineering, computing & technology: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Kameni Nematchoua, Modeste ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département ArGEnCo > Urbanisme et aménagement du territoire
Language :
English
Title :
A study of climate change and energy consumption in Madagascar island
