Building energy use is expected to grow by more than 40% in the next 20 years. Electricity
remains the largest energy source consumed by buildings, and that demand is growing. To …

The Internet of Things (IoT) is entering the daily operation of many industries; applications
include but are not limited to smart cities, smart grids, smart homes, physical security, e …

With the development of new technologies in the field of renewable energy and batteries,
increasing number of houses have been equipped with renewable energy sources (RES) …

The smart home service is a key part of the smart grid consumption. It is a real-time
interactive response between the power grid and users, and enhances the comprehensive …

The smart grids are modern electric power grid infrastructure for enhanced efficiency and
reliability through automated control, high-power converters, modern communications …

In commercial buildings, lighting constitutes a large proportion of energy consumption.
Saving lighting energy in commercial buildings has aroused great interest among …

Energy systems are undergoing radical changes that have resulted in buildings being
regarded as proactive players with the potential to contribute positively to energy networks …

With the modernization of the smart grid, Plug-in Electric Vehicles (PEVs) have attracted
attention thanks to the effective energy support through the bi-directional power flow …

Peak power consumption is one of the most critical issues for power system operation and
sustainability. To overcome this issue, the available energy resources may be utilized in an …

In future smart grids, the electricity suppliers can modify the customers' load consumption
pattern by implementing appropriate DSM (demand side management) programs using …