Smart City and Sustainable Energy Strategies
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A: Sustainable Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2026 | Viewed by 266
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition toward "Smart Cities" is fundamentally driven by the urgent need for sustainable energy strategies that can support dense urban populations while achieving carbon neutrality. This complex transformation encompasses a wide spectrum of research priorities, beginning with the macro-scale development of zero-carbon industrial parks and the technical challenges of the accommodation of high-penetration renewable energy. To manage these intermittent sources, the synergistic optimization of multi-energy systems and the application of digital twin technology for urban infrastructure have become essential for real-time monitoring and efficiency. On a more granular level, the integration of energy-efficient building designs and BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics) is bridging the gap between architecture and energy generation. Furthermore, the rise of electric mobility necessitates advanced V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) integration and smart charging strategies, while peer-to-peer energy trading is empowering local markets. Ultimately, ensuring long-term urban stability requires both enhanced grid resilience against extreme events and the implementation of sustainable development strategies across the entire energy sector.
The primary objective of this Special Issue is to provide a multidisciplinary platform for exploring the integration of advanced technologies and strategic frameworks in urban energy systems. We aim to advance the understanding of how smart cities can optimize energy consumption, improve system reliability, and foster new economic models that ensure a sustainable and resilient urban future.
We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to contribute original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and impactful case studies that offer novel insights into smart and sustainable urban energy ecosystems. We seek contributions that bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application to establish a clear roadmap for the next generation of urban energy management and global sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to advance research in the following areas:
- Synergistic optimization of multi-energy systems
- Digital twin applications for urban energy infrastructure
- V2G integration and smart charging strategies
- Energy-efficient building design and BIPV integration
- Peer-to-peer energy trading in local markets
- Business models for zero-carbon industrial parks
- Enhancing grid resilience against extreme events
- Sustainable operations for energy enterprises
- Policy frameworks and regulatory pathways for urban decarbonization
- Machine learning methods for energy prediction
Dr. Zhengli Wang
Dr. Junfang Tian
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable energy
- smart cities
- urban computing
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