Open AccessThe Role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Energy Management of a Smart City
Author(s) -
Irina Maltseva,
Konstantin Tkachuk
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/972/1/012018
Subject(s) - renewable energy , greenhouse gas , environmental economics , internet of things , context (archaeology) , efficient energy use , information and communications technology , energy (signal processing) , business , energy engineering , energy management , key (lock) , the internet , energy conservation , energy supply , sustainable development , computer science , environmental resource management , environmental science , computer security , economics , engineering , political science , world wide web , ecology , paleontology , statistics , mathematics , law , electrical engineering , biology
The 2030 climate & energy framework contains three key targets for Europe: to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase the share of renewable energy (RE) sources and promote energy efficiency. These tasks are relevant for Russia as well. As one of the frontrunners, Germany has raised its RE share target to 65% by 2030. At the same time, global energy needs are expected to increase by 30% by 2040. In this context, energy systems should not only be planned for the current supply but also be designed for a substantial increase in energy demand. To achieve these goals and avoid an energy crisis, the general idea is to shift from centralized to decentralized energy systems. Furthermore, energy sectors are currently integrated with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions, especially the Internet of Things (IoT), for efficient and sustainable energy management. The article analyses the role of IoT technology in existing and future energy systems according to three scales: flat, building and city.