Abstract
VTT, The Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
(www.vtt research.com) is a multidisciplinary
application-oriented research organization. VTT carries
out research and innovations that support the development
of smart cities in many different ways. The focus of this
paper is to explore the role of energy in buildings in
the smart city. Because 40% of the primary energy
consumption is due to the use and operation of buildings,
buildings offer the greatest potential for the reduction
of energy consumption and associated emissions.
This paper presents some aspects of selected cases from
recent research projects carried out by VTT on different
national, EU, and International levels, including
customer projects. These projects fall under the general
topic of smart city concepts of intelligent
buildings/urban spaces and distributed energy systems.
This paper indicates the importance of energy efficiency,
renewable energy technologies, and energy management of
buildings/districts, including ICT utilization and
business initiatives, in achieving a sustainable smart
city.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | 4th International Environment Conference, AIEC 2016 - Ajman, United Arab Emirates Duration: 2 Mar 2016 → 3 Mar 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 4th International Environment Conference, AIEC 2016 |
|---|---|
| Abbreviated title | AIEC 2016 |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| City | Ajman |
| Period | 2/03/16 → 3/03/16 |
Keywords
- smart city
- energy in buildings/districts
- ICT
- business concepts
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Hasan, A., & Airaksinen, M. (2016). The role of energy in buildings in smart cities. Paper presented at 4th International Environment Conference, AIEC 2016, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.