The introduction of the 21st century has experienced a growing trend in the number of
people who choose to live within a city. Rapid urbanisation however, comes a variety of …

This book was written in response to the increasing interest in smart city technology and its
deployment worldwide. There is a strong belief that smart city technology will produce an all …

The movement toward greater urbanization is a long-term trend that is driven largely by
economics. Studies show that opportunities for economic benefit are greater in cities, and …

The rapid advancement of technology and the increasing need for sustainable energy
solutions have driven the emergence of smart grids. The integration of smart grid …

The world is growing and energy conservation is a very important challenge for the
engineering domain. The emergence of smart cities is one possible solution for the same, as …

The edited book aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and
research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all …

A vast literature now exists on how modern communication and computational technologies
(CCTs)—such as artificial intelligence and big data, and their use in smart grids, smart cities …

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art smart city which is a
digitally connected urban environment that uses data, technology, and analytics to improve …

Urbanization presents complex challenges and opportunities for sustainable energy
management. Smart grids, characterized by their advanced information and communication …

In a smart city, energy, water, transportation, public health and safety, and other key services
are managed in concert to support smooth operation of critical infrastructure while providing …