Energy transition refers to the movement from fossil-based energy systems like coal, oil, and
natural gas to renewable-based systems like solar, wind, biofuel, and hydrogen. The recent …

This paper presents a systematic literature review of solar energy studies conducted in
Nordic built environments to provide an overview of the current status of the research …

Energy-saving reconstruction of old residential buildings is a vital way to achieve
sustainable development, but the potential of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) energy-saving in old …

The issue of energy independence and sustainability are two major challenges in energy
decision-making models. Prosumer development and sustainable community models are …

Accurately forecasting solar plants production is critical for balancing supply and demand
and for scheduling distribution networks operation in the context of inclusive smart cities and …

Today, selling electricity to the grid has lost its former profitability with reduced feed-in tariff
(FiT) rates. This makes it crucial for prosumers to increase self-consumption and size their …

Solar Photovoltaics has become one of the cheapest sources of electricity, with the potential
to expand further through distributed generation. PV self-consumption can empower …

Inland areas are suffering from depopulation and a lack of services, with many citizens
deciding to move to the city. Smart cities require a decentralised and collective energy …

Planning of neighborhoods that efficiently implement active solar systems (eg, solar thermal
technologies, photovoltaics) and passive solar strategies (eg, daylight control, sunlight …

Distributed photovoltaic generation is an important measure to address climate change and
boost rural revitalization. In the context of new energy grid parity, driving rooftop distributed …