About this Research Topic
In the context of rapid urbanization and climate change, fostering the transition towards sustainable urban development becomes imperative. Cities globally are earnestly engaged in diminishing their carbon footprint, underscoring the critical importance of integrating renewable energy. The scope of renewable energy encompasses various domains, including solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, and more. Concurrently, the deployment of intelligent and smart solutions emerges as pivotal for realizing a sustainable and low-carbon urban future. This research topic endeavors to explore cutting-edge methodologies through the strategic amalgamation of renewable energy sources, encompassing solar technologies, alongside advanced energy storage systems, and the implementation of smart communities and intelligent building practices. This pursuit aims to propel the trajectory of urban sustainability, leveraging technology-driven approaches.
The primary objective of this research topic is to address the urgent challenge of seamlessly transitioning urban communities to a zero-carbon state. This is to be achieved through the seamless integration of renewable energy, especially solar technologies, combined with intelligent and smart solutions. The goal is to conduct research and propose practical strategies that enhance the low-carbon sustainability of cities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote the adoption of advanced technologies and methodologies. By comprehensively understanding the challenges and opportunities in this realm, the research topic aims to guide policymakers, urban planners, and researchers in formulating effective strategies. With a key focus on renewable energy sources, advanced energy storage systems, smart community technologies, and intelligent building practices, the objective is to expedite the zero-carbon transformation of urban communities.
This Research Topic aims to explore innovative approaches at the intersection of urban sustainability, renewable energy integration, and intelligent technologies, with a specific focus on advanced energy storage systems. We encourage contributors to address the following themes:
1. Renewable Energy Integration:
a) Advances in solar, geothermal, and wind energy technologies for urban applications
b) Strategies for seamless integration of various renewable energy technologies into urban infrastructure.
2. Advanced Energy Storage Systems:
a) Exploration of cutting-edge energy storage technologies, including phase-change energy storage and hydrogen storage.
b) Applications and feasibility studies on the integration of advanced energy storage in urban environments.
3. Smart Communities and Intelligent Buildings:
a) Applications of IoT and smart technologies for efficient energy management in urban settings.
b) Sustainable design principles and case studies on intelligent building practices.
4. Urban Planning and Infrastructure:
a) Innovative urban planning strategies emphasizing sustainable energy solutions and advanced energy storage.
b) Techno-economic analyses of energy-efficient urban infrastructure with integrated storage systems.
5. Implementation Strategies:
a) Practical approaches and case studies on the implementation of advanced energy storage in urban contexts.
b) Strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption of renewable energy and advanced storage technologies.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of sustainable urban development. Manuscripts employing interdisciplinary approaches and providing actionable insights for real-world applications are particularly encouraged. Authors are invited to contribute manuscripts that explore the mentioned themes, with a special emphasis on advanced energy storage systems, to advance urban sustainability through renewable energy and intelligent technologies.
The primary objective of this research topic is to address the urgent challenge of seamlessly transitioning urban communities to a zero-carbon state. This is to be achieved through the seamless integration of renewable energy, especially solar technologies, combined with intelligent and smart solutions. The goal is to conduct research and propose practical strategies that enhance the low-carbon sustainability of cities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote the adoption of advanced technologies and methodologies. By comprehensively understanding the challenges and opportunities in this realm, the research topic aims to guide policymakers, urban planners, and researchers in formulating effective strategies. With a key focus on renewable energy sources, advanced energy storage systems, smart community technologies, and intelligent building practices, the objective is to expedite the zero-carbon transformation of urban communities.
This Research Topic aims to explore innovative approaches at the intersection of urban sustainability, renewable energy integration, and intelligent technologies, with a specific focus on advanced energy storage systems. We encourage contributors to address the following themes:
1. Renewable Energy Integration:
a) Advances in solar, geothermal, and wind energy technologies for urban applications
b) Strategies for seamless integration of various renewable energy technologies into urban infrastructure.
2. Advanced Energy Storage Systems:
a) Exploration of cutting-edge energy storage technologies, including phase-change energy storage and hydrogen storage.
b) Applications and feasibility studies on the integration of advanced energy storage in urban environments.
3. Smart Communities and Intelligent Buildings:
a) Applications of IoT and smart technologies for efficient energy management in urban settings.
b) Sustainable design principles and case studies on intelligent building practices.
4. Urban Planning and Infrastructure:
a) Innovative urban planning strategies emphasizing sustainable energy solutions and advanced energy storage.
b) Techno-economic analyses of energy-efficient urban infrastructure with integrated storage systems.
5. Implementation Strategies:
a) Practical approaches and case studies on the implementation of advanced energy storage in urban contexts.
b) Strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption of renewable energy and advanced storage technologies.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of sustainable urban development. Manuscripts employing interdisciplinary approaches and providing actionable insights for real-world applications are particularly encouraged. Authors are invited to contribute manuscripts that explore the mentioned themes, with a special emphasis on advanced energy storage systems, to advance urban sustainability through renewable energy and intelligent technologies.
Keywords: Urban Sustainability, Sustainable Urban Development, Renewable Energy Integration, Solar Energy Technologies, Advanced Energy Storage System, Phase-Change Energy Storage, Intelligent Technologies, Smart Communities, Zero Carbon Communities, Hydrogen Storage, Energy Management, Techno-economic Analysis
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