Energy use in cities has attracted significant research in recent years. However such a broad
topic inevitably results in number of alternative interpretations of the problem domain and …

The solar water-heating (SWH) system is one of the most convenient applications of solar
energy, which is considered an available, economical, and environmentally friendly energy …

To develop solar energy as a primary source of electricity supply in China, it is imperative to
also develop an overall and complete solar energy potential analysis. Such an analysis …

This paper describes the City Energy Analyst (CEA), a computational framework for the
analysis and optimization of energy systems in neighborhoods and city districts. The …

The use of solar energy in recent years has reached a remarkable edge. The continuous
research for an alternative power source due to the perceived scarcity of fuel fossils is its …

Solar photovoltaic energy, driven mostly by the residential and commercial market
segments, has been growing a lot in recent years in Sweden. In response to the commitment …

Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has matured to become a technically viable large-scale
source of sustainable energy. Understanding the rooftop PV potential is critical for utility …

A methodology for estimating the rooftop solar photovoltaic potential for a region has been
described. The methodology has been applied and illustrated for the Indian city of Mumbai …

Energy economy restructuring at the city level is an essential prong in any strategy that aims
to address the dual energy and climate change challenges. Cities form hubs of human …

One of the most widely known solar thermal applications is solar water heating. In terms of
installation expenditures and energy cost over the total life of the system, solar water heating …