The Future Design of Smart Energy Systems with Energy Flexumers: A Constructive Literature Review

Autor: Jin-Li Hu, Nhi Ha Bao Bui
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 17, Iss 9, p 2039 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en17092039
Popis: From powering our homes to driving our economies, energy lies at the heart of humanity’s complex challenges in the modern era. This paper reviews the evolution of smart energy systems, examining their technological advancements and societal implications while proposing a future design framework emphasizing four key pillars: holistic resource optimization, adaptive intelligence, environmental harmony, and human-centered design. While they offer numerous benefits, such as enhanced energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions, smart energy systems also face challenges. These include cybersecurity risks, the complexity of integrating diverse energy sources seamlessly, high upfront costs, and potential compatibility issues arising from evolving technologies. Overcoming these challenges will be crucial for unleashing the full potential of smart energy systems and facilitating their global adoption. Abundant opportunities for further research and development exist in this domain, awaiting exploration and advancement.
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