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A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2023) | Viewed by 12676
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Prof. Dr. Matteo Manganelli

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Department of Fusion and Technology for Nuclear Safety and Security, ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development), 00044 Rome, Italy
Interests: electric systems for nuclear fusion experiments; building automation; energy management of buildings; small-scale energy storage; integration of electrical mobility; bioclimatic architecture
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Prof. Dr. Alessandro Soldati

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Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy
Interests: bridge circuits; hybrid electric vehicles; power MOSFET; rotors; electric motors; energy consumption; finite element analysis; optimal control; optimization; permanent magnet motors; power control; semiconductor
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Dear Colleagues,

In light of the environmental issues that we are facing (urban sprawl, pollution, resource depletion, climate change) and consequent policies to minimize the environmental impact of the energy system, smart buildings have become central, given the relevance of the building stock. Buildings are on the utilization side of the power system, and users’ behavior dictates the energy demand. On the other hand, buildings provide opportunities for the integration of innovative systems, i.e., renewable energy generation, storage, mobility systems, and their integration. To take full advantage of such elements, considering weather and users’ dynamics, control systems are necessary.

On these grounds, the target of this Special Issue, entitled “New Insights into Building Automation System and Energy Integration”, of the international Energies (IF = 2.702; Cite Score: 3.8) is to investigate innovative elements in building automation to contribute to the efficient use and production of energy in buildings. This Special Issue is devoted to original research, studies, and reviews on the mentioned topics, including, but not limited to:

Control of technical systems (HVAC, lighting, and shading systems);
Dispatch of energy storage systems;
Integration of renewable energy generation systems;
Integration of electrical mobility (V2G, fast charging, etc.);
Analysis of users’ behavior and its impact on energy systems design and performance;
Innovative energy distribution systems for smart buildings;
District-based energy storage solutions;
Ground-breaking storage and energy conversion solutions;
Environmental impact of current energy management solutions.

Papers selected for this Special Issue will undergo a rigorous peer review process for an accurate, rapid, and broad dissemination of research results and findings.

We are glad to invite you to submit your original work to this Special Issue. We look forward to receiving your outstanding research.

Prof. Dr. Matteo Manganelli
Prof. Dr. Alessandro Soldati
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Keywords

building automation
home automation
smart building
building energy management system
energy storage
battery energy storage system
electrical mobility
electrical vehicle
renewable energy system
local generation

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Smart Building Technologies in Response to COVID-19

by Xiaoxiong Xie, Seeram Ramakrishna and Matteo Manganelli

Energies 2022, 15(15), 5488; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15155488 - 28 Jul 2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on society. Scientists are working to mitigate the impact in many ways. As a field closely related to human life, building engineering can make a great contribution. In this article, we started with the concept of the smart building as our guide. The impact of COVID-19 on daily energy consumption, information and communication technology, the ventilation of the interior environment of buildings, and the higher demand for new energy technologies such as electric vehicles is an entry point. We discuss how the concept of the smart building and related technologies (refrigeration, measurement, sensor networks, robotics, local energy generation, and storage) could help human society respond to the pandemic. We also analyze the current problems and difficulties that smart buildings face and the possible future directions of this technology. Full article

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End-of-Life Photovoltaic Modules

by Jovan Tan, Shuyue Jia and Seeram Ramakrishna

Energies 2022, 15(14), 5113; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15145113 - 13 Jul 2022

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More than 78 million tons of photovoltaic modules (PVMs) will reach their end of life (EOL) by 2050. If they are not responsibly managed, they can (a) pollute our terrestrial ecosystem, (b) indirectly encourage continuous mining and extraction of Earth’s finite resources, and (c) diminish the net environmental benefit of harvesting solar energy. Conversely, successfully recovering them could reduce resource extraction and waste and generate sufficient economic return and value to finance the production of another 2 billion PVMs by 2050. Therefore, EOL PVMs must participate in the circular economy, and business and political leaders are actively devising strategies to enable their participation. This article aims to facilitate and expedite their efforts by comprehensively reviewing and presenting the latest progress and developments in EOL PVM recovery methods and processes. It also identifies and thoroughly discusses several interrelated observations that impede or accelerate their efforts. Overall, our approach to this article differs but synergistically complements and builds upon existing life cycle assessment-based (LCA-based) contributions. Full article

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Roadmap to Achieving Sustainable Development via Green Hydrogen

by Farah Mneimneh, Hasan Ghazzawi, Mohammad Abu Hejjeh, Matteo Manganelli and Seeram Ramakrishna

Energies 2023, 16(3), 1368; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en16031368 - 28 Jan 2023

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The conversion to renewable energy can be achieved when cities and communities start to depend on sustainable resources capable of providing for the basic needs of the community, along with a reduction in the daily problems and issues that people face. These issues, such as poverty, hunger, sanitation, and economic difficulties are highlighted in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to limit and eradicate these problems along with other environmental obstacles including climate change and Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). These SDGs, containing 17 goals target each sector and provide propositions to solve such devastating problems. Hydrogen contributes to the targets of these sustainable developments, since through its implementation in different industries the levels of GHG will drop and thus contribute to the climate change which Earth is facing. Further, through the usage of such resources, many job opportunities will also be developed, thus enhancing the economy, and lifting the status of society. This paper classifies the four different types of hydrogen and outlines the differences between them. The paper then emphasizes the importance of green hydrogen use within the shipping industry, transportation, and infrastructure, along with economic and social development through job opportunities. Furthermore, this paper provides case studies tackling green hydrogen status in the United Kingdom, United States of America, and European Union as well as Africa, United Arab of Emirates, and Asia. Finally, challenges and recommendations concerning the green hydrogen industry are addressed. This paper aims to relate the use of green hydrogen to the direct and indirect goals of SDG. Full article

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