A New Electricity Infrastructure for Fostering Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Emerging Trends
The energy transition and sustainability are the critical challenges of our time, and cities are at the forefront of this transformation. As key players, these urban centers are pioneering innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and promote renewable energy sourc...
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| author | Ettore F. Bompard Stefania Conti Marcelo J. Masera Gian Giuseppe Soma |
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| description | The energy transition and sustainability are the critical challenges of our time, and cities are at the forefront of this transformation. As key players, these urban centers are pioneering innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and promote renewable energy sources. Central to the transition is the role of electricity, which acts as a cornerstone in the “cocktail” of sustainable solutions. The development of an efficient and resilient “Electricity City Grid” is essential to support this shift. This article explores the target functions and challenges associated with designing and operating the Smart Electricity City Grid of the future. It delves into the infrastructural costs required for this transition and examines the economic and technical hurdles that must be overcome. Finally, the article looks ahead to the future of research in this field, highlighting the areas that will be crucial for the continued evolution and success of smart urban grids. Through this comprehensive analysis, we aim to suggest a roadmap for cities striving to achieve sustainability through advanced electrical infrastructure. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c0b40d17a8c74c68a6074fc9af968b852024-11-26T18:01:53ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-11-011722557310.3390/en17225573A New Electricity Infrastructure for Fostering Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Emerging TrendsEttore F. Bompard0Stefania Conti1Marcelo J. Masera2Gian Giuseppe Soma3Dipartimento di Energia, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, ItalyDipartimento di Ingegneria Elettrica Elettronica e Informatica, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, ItalyDipartimento di Energia, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, ItalyRESPECT S.r.l., 09127 Cagliari, ItalyThe energy transition and sustainability are the critical challenges of our time, and cities are at the forefront of this transformation. As key players, these urban centers are pioneering innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and promote renewable energy sources. Central to the transition is the role of electricity, which acts as a cornerstone in the “cocktail” of sustainable solutions. The development of an efficient and resilient “Electricity City Grid” is essential to support this shift. This article explores the target functions and challenges associated with designing and operating the Smart Electricity City Grid of the future. It delves into the infrastructural costs required for this transition and examines the economic and technical hurdles that must be overcome. Finally, the article looks ahead to the future of research in this field, highlighting the areas that will be crucial for the continued evolution and success of smart urban grids. Through this comprehensive analysis, we aim to suggest a roadmap for cities striving to achieve sustainability through advanced electrical infrastructure.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/22/5573electricityinfrastructuresustainabilityenergy transitioncities |
| spellingShingle | Ettore F. Bompard Stefania Conti Marcelo J. Masera Gian Giuseppe Soma A New Electricity Infrastructure for Fostering Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Emerging Trends Energies electricity infrastructure sustainability energy transition cities |
| title | A New Electricity Infrastructure for Fostering Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Emerging Trends |
| title_full | A New Electricity Infrastructure for Fostering Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Emerging Trends |
| title_fullStr | A New Electricity Infrastructure for Fostering Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Emerging Trends |
| title_full_unstemmed | A New Electricity Infrastructure for Fostering Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Emerging Trends |
| title_short | A New Electricity Infrastructure for Fostering Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Emerging Trends |
| title_sort | new electricity infrastructure for fostering urban sustainability challenges and emerging trends |
| topic | electricity infrastructure sustainability energy transition cities |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/22/5573 |
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