Research on the Sustainable and Smart Energy Performances of Low-Carbon Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

The energy consumption and carbon emissions of buildings during construction and operation account for a huge proportion of final energy usage. The deep electrification of building energy and the introduction of distributed renewable energy can significantly reduce building carbon emissions. However, the growth of electricity demand and the volatility of renewable output have brought a dual impact on the stable operation of the power grid. With various resources emerging as potential decarbonization options, the dynamics of energy systems continue to increase, and attributes such as energy flexibility, resilience and reliability are gaining significant importance. Energy system planning and operational optimization from a system perspective can better identify the appropriate technology candidates. On the basis of maintaining a low-carbon energy structure in buildings, enhancing the flexibility and resilience of building energy and achieving personalized smart energy management are the keys to solving the problem. Smart energy management strategies, active demand side participation and rapid fault response throughout the life cycle of building energy systems will have a positive impact on this.

The aim of this Special Issue is to discuss the sustainable and smart energy performances of green low-carbon buildings from an independent or integrated perspective of design, construction, operation and maintenance.

Dr. Yanxue Li
Dr. Fanyue Qian
Guest Editors

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