Unveiling the potential of solar cooling technologies for sustainable energy and environmental solutions DOI
Farooq H. Ali, Qusay Rasheed Al-Amir, Hameed K. Hamzah

et al.

Energy Conversion and Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 321, P. 119034 - 119034

Published: Sept. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

Energy and sustainable development nexus: A review DOI Creative Commons
Xunzhang Pan,

Tianming Shao,

Xinzhu Zheng

et al.

Energy Strategy Reviews, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 47, P. 101078 - 101078

Published: March 16, 2023

As the global trend toward affordable, clean and efficient energy systems continues to accelerate, there is a real need enhance holistic understanding of nexus between sustainable development. Based on bibliometrics, this review collates connects published evidence development nexus, shows that: 1) has been rapid increase in research recent years; 2) methods mainly include network analysis model, econometric input-output system dynamics integrated assessment model; 3) low-carbon, modern potential synergize with all aspects goals. However, also risk trade-offs three-quarters goals, covering human well-being, material condition, natural environment, partnerships; 4) an evolutionary from duality pluralism, static dynamic, theory practice. Future expected systematically assess impact larger cross-systems how could be synergized comprehensive

Language: Английский

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Towards achieving a net zero carbon building: A review of key stakeholders and their roles in net zero carbon building whole life cycle DOI Creative Commons
Justina Falana, Robert Osei‐Kyei, Vivian W.Y. Tam

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Journal of Building Engineering, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 82, P. 108223 - 108223

Published: Dec. 9, 2023

The building sector is known to be a major emitter of global greenhouse gases. Given that, the total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from account for about 38 % and 35 energy consumption globally. As result, stakeholder's partnership has been acknowledged as promising pathway towards achieving net zero whole life cycle. Stakeholders are involved directly or indirectly in every stage However, identification key stakeholders each cycle multifaceted under-explored. This paper aims systematically explore further identify respective roles these building. A systematic review was conducted on forty 40 articles obtained Scopus. Results this study revealed five (5) stages which include preconstruction, construction, operation maintenance, demolition, reuse stage. Nine (9) groups were identified across Furthermore, forty-seven (47) also study. findings could guide policymakers, researchers, non-organizations prioritizing formation policies. In addition, serves basis research stakeholders' analysis

Language: Английский

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Global Strategies for a Low-Carbon Future: Lessons from the US, China, and EU's Pursuit of Carbon Neutrality DOI
Solomon Evro, Babalola Aisosa Oni, Olusegun Stanley Tomomewo

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Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 461, P. 142635 - 142635

Published: May 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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Solar power integration in Urban areas: A review of design innovations and efficiency enhancements DOI Creative Commons

Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh,

Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu,

Aniekan Akpan Umoh

et al.

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1), P. 1383 - 1394

Published: Jan. 19, 2024

The increasing global emphasis on sustainable energy solutions has fueled a growing interest in integrating solar power systems into urban landscapes. This paper presents comprehensive review of the current state integration areas, with focus design innovations and efficiency enhancements. Urban environments pose unique challenges for implementation, such as limited space, shading, aesthetic considerations. explores range aimed at overcoming these challenges, including panels building facades, windows, infrastructure. examination advancements provides insights maximizing capture while seamlessly blending technologies fabric. Efficiency enhancements play pivotal role viability integration. analyzes emerging methodologies that boost contexts. includes photovoltaic cell technologies, storage solutions, intelligent grid exploration efficiency-enhancing strategies sheds light potential increased yield reliability installations. Moreover, discusses smart city concepts optimizing data analytics, Internet Things (IoT) devices, artificial intelligence is explored means to enhance monitoring, control, maintenance In conclusion, this nuanced evolving landscape areas. By exploring enhancements, contributes valuable researchers, policymakers, practitioners seeking promote environment.

Language: Английский

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A BIM-enabled digital twin framework for real-time indoor environment monitoring and visualization by integrating autonomous robotics, LiDAR-based 3D mobile mapping, IoT sensing, and indoor positioning technologies DOI
Xi Hu, Rayan H. Assaad

Journal of Building Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 86, P. 108901 - 108901

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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REVIEWING THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATION DOI Creative Commons

Tosin Michael Olatunde,

Azubuike Chukwudi Okwandu,

Dorcas Oluwajuwonlo Akande

et al.

Engineering Science & Technology Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. 1243 - 1256

Published: April 10, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of energy efficiency optimization by enabling advanced analysis and control systems. This review provides a concise overview role AI in enhancing efficiency. technologies, such as machine learning neural networks, are being increasingly applied to optimize consumption various sectors, including buildings, transportation, industrial processes. These technologies analyze vast amounts data identify patterns trends, more precise systems prediction demand. One key advantages its ability adapt learn from data, leading continuous improvement energy-saving strategies. algorithms can based on factors weather conditions, occupancy patterns, prices, resulting significant cost savings environmental benefits. Furthermore, enables integration renewable sources into existing predicting generation optimizing use. helps reduce reliance fossil fuels mitigates greenhouse gas emissions, contributing sustainable future. However, implementation not without challenges. include privacy concerns, need for specialized skills develop deploy solutions, complexity integrating infrastructure. Addressing these challenges will be crucial realizing full potential optimization. In conclusion, holds great promise intelligent By leveraging organizations achieve savings, costs, contribute resilient future. Keywords: Role, AI, Energy, Efficiency, Optimization.

Language: Английский

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INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO HVAC PROJECT MANAGEMENT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES DOI Creative Commons

Nwankwo Constance Obiuto,

Wisdom Ebirim,

Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu

et al.

Engineering Science & Technology Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(3), P. 873 - 887

Published: March 24, 2024

As environmental concerns continue to escalate, the integration of sustainability principles into project management practices has emerged as a crucial endeavor across various industries. In realm Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, where energy consumption impact are significant, incorporation sustainable presents both challenges opportunities. This review provides an overview opportunities associated with integrating HVAC management. Challenges in stem from factors, including technological limitations, cost considerations, organizational barriers. Technologically, adoption solutions often requires investments advanced equipment which may not always be readily available or affordable for all projects. Additionally, upfront costs implementing can perceived prohibitive, especially industries budget constraints prevalent. Moreover, inertia resistance change pose significant challenges, stakeholders hesitant deviate traditional methodologies. Despite these there exist ample Advancements technology, such development energy-efficient systems renewable integration, provide reduce while enhancing operational efficiency. Furthermore, growing emphasis on green building certifications, LEED (Leadership Energy Environmental Design), incentivizes by offering recognition financial benefits projects that meet stringent criteria. increasing awareness issues regulatory requirements underscores importance By aligning standards industry best practices, organizations mitigate risks non-compliance their reputation environmentally responsible entities. While persist, impact, enhance efficiency, foster culture innovation. addressing proactively leveraging opportunities, position themselves leaders management. Keywords: HVAC, Project Management, Challenges, Sustainability, Review.

Language: Английский

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Pathway to Sustainability: An Overview of Renewable Energy Integration in Building Systems DOI Open Access
Vennapusa Jagadeeswara Reddy,

N. P. Hariram,

Mohd Fairusham Ghazali

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 638 - 638

Published: Jan. 11, 2024

Decarbonizing the building sector is crucial for mitigating climate change, reducing carbon emissions, and achieving an energy production–consumption balance. This research aims to identify key design principles strategies enhance savings analyze integration potential of renewable sources (RES) such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, providing in-depth technical exploration evaluating current developments. Moreover, study also examines recent developments, explicitly focusing on integrating hybrid systems, storage solutions, AI-based technological innovations. Through comprehensive analysis critical evaluation, this provides valuable insights practical recommendations sustainability advancing transition towards a low-carbon built environment.

Language: Английский

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Energy‐saving technologies and energy efficiency in the post‐COVID era DOI Creative Commons
Larisa Gorina, Еlena Коrneeva,

O.V. Kovaleva

et al.

Sustainable Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 32(5), P. 5294 - 5310

Published: March 24, 2024

Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic made people reevaluate their energy consumption and efficiency. It held up a mirror to humanity's opportunistic ruthless deployment of sources. As the city streets went empty international air traffic stopped altogether, witnessed significant drop in CO 2 emissions, realized dependence upon sources, became aware global climate change. In addition, with lockdowns home offices, demand for usual peak hours shifted offering new perspective consumption. delivered devastating blow human belief having constant everlasting supply that can be relied everything. All these attracted attention researchers focusing on efficiency during pandemic. result, vast body academic literature topic burgeoned past four years yielding many exciting perspectives viewpoints. Our paper conducts comprehensive review this employing bibliometric network analysis 12960 publications indexed Web Science database. demonstrates potential benefits challenges associated implementing energy‐saving technologies, altering behavior, novel ICT solutions post‐COVID world. it highlights importance measures examines technologies contribute sustainable resilient future. findings emphasize need robust policies, technological advancements, public engagement fostering mitigating environmental impacts post‐pandemic

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the potential of pyrolysis-gasification for hydrogen-rich syngas production from biomass and plastic waste DOI
Rahul Mishra, Chi‐Min Shu,

Anjani R.K. Gollakota

et al.

Energy Conversion and Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 321, P. 118997 - 118997

Published: Sept. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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