Energy Saving and Zero-Energy Systems: Renewable Energy Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Circular Economy

Dear Colleagues,

Climate changes are recognized as an important problem by the European community. EU actions are currently focused on achieving zero emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). This requires actions in many areas of the economy. Strategic areas include increasing energy efficiency, increasing the RES share in the energy balance, decreasing GHG emissions (including from transportation) and developing the circular economy. One of the key areas will be energy management in buildings. In this context, thermo-modernization processes are particularly important because most of the buildings in Europe were built before the introduction of the rigorous norms concerning energy effectiveness, so their modernization is an inevitable element of the transformation. Additionally, the changes should be supported by the introduction of the RES both in individual systems and as an element of centralized heating and electric energy systems. Increasing the energy efficiency of systems and devices and promoting the usage of heat pumps and intelligent building and infrastructure management systems are important actions toward zero emissions. This should be accompanied by changes in transportation aimed at decreasing emissions to make the air cleaner and reduce noise levels. The processes toward zero emissions should also be supported by the effective utilization of resources and the circular economy.

Prof. Dr. Izabela Sówka
Prof. Dr. Małgorzata Szułgowska-Zgrzywa
Guest Editors

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