Recent advances toward sustainable cities have promoted the concept of near-zero energy
consumption. A Positive Energy Building (PEB) model has been developed by the European …

Due to the fast advancement of communication and information technology, intelligent
buildings have garnered great interest. These buildings can forecast weather, ambient …

Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) have shown great potential to replace conventional
heating and cooling systems in many regions. They also have a significant contribution to …

The problems of continuous rise in global power consumption, gradual increase in the peak–
valley difference of power systems, and continuous expansion of renewable energy …

Capacitive proximity sensors (CPSs) have recently been a focus of increased attention
because of their widespread applications, simplicity of design, low cost, and low power …

Super thermal insulation materials with low thermal conductivities, such as aerogels and
vacuum insulation panels, are increasingly pushing conventional thermal insulations out of …

While distributed power generation has been made possible by photovoltaic cells during the
day, there is no comparable option available at night, especially in off-grid areas around the …

The rapid rise in global energy consumption and its consequences on climate change has
made incorporating renewable energy sources like solar photovoltaics into the building …

Ensuring the secure and cost-effective operation of smart power microgrids has become a
significant concern for managers and operators due to the escalating damage caused by …

Improving the reliability and power quality of unbalanced distribution networks is crucial for
ensuring consistent and reliable electricity supply. In this research, multi-objective …