Author(s): Hui Qian Yoong, Lai Kuan Lee, Nor Azazi Zakaria, Keng Yuen Foo
Linked Author(s): Hui Qian Yoong
Keywords: Smart cities, smart energy system, sustainable energy, zero-energy building
Abstract: Sustainable development remains a comprehensive and complex interplay between the population growth, urbanization, economic development, and the living environment. During the last few years, the concept of �sustainability� has become the common interest among the scientific community. An important criterion for the translation of �sustainability� into the action plan is the establishment of the compatible energy supply and applications. This transition to sustainable energy systems has to be initiated in the urban areas, with the total energy consumption of up to 75%, and the emissions of greenhouse gases of 80%. Today, approximately 50% of the world's population are staying in urban cities, and the figure is expected to be exceeding 60% by 2025. In parallel to this development, the novel concept of �smart city�, with the new integration of sustainable energy systems have been highly promoted. The present work was conducted to update the unique concept of smart cities, and the successive implementation of sustainable energy systems. The comprehensive profiles of the applications of a variety of green energy, including the solar, geothermal, wind, hydrogen fuel cell, and biomass energy are elucidated. Additionally, the available supporting practices, together with the major key barriers for the innovation of sustainable energy practice are outlined
Year: 2017