Design of Positive Energy Innovative Livestock Buildings

In response to environmental targets from the Grenelle de l'environnement, this research develops a common definition of a positive energy livestock building (BEBC+) for swine, poultry and dairy cattle operations. It details technical solutions and breeding practices to minimize direct energy consumption and incorporates renewable energy production. Three sector-specific technical guides compile these measures. Finally, economic assessments based on virtual BEBC+ prototypes evaluate the financial interest of adopting these designs under various scenarios, demonstrating pathways to more sustainable and autonomous farm energy management.