Renewable Energy Integration and Application in Buildings for Carbon Neutrality 2nd Edition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783725878413)

The global push toward carbon neutrality has placed the building sector at a critical crossroads. Responsible for nearly 40% of energy-related CO2 emissions, buildings must transform from energy consumers into prosumers, producing, storing, and sharing renewable energy. This Special Issue captures the forefront of that transformation. The presented papers advance knowledge on renewable energy technologies integrated with green buildings to achieve sustainable, high-performance, and low-energy systems. Contributions include the synergistic effects among three fundamental pillars: the diversified supply and efficient storage of clean energy; the optimization of physical building carriers and thermal performance; and intelligent decision-making in operating systems and user interaction. Emerging topics covered include passive radiative cooling, thermal energy storage, indirect evaporative cooling, liquid-desiccant systems, carbon emission reduction during substation operation, and related technologies. Particular emphasis is placed on cutting-edge solutions that enable net-zero energy buildings and operational carbon neutrality. Both original research and comprehensive reviews are included, connecting technological innovation with practical building applications, economic analysis, and sustainable infrastructure development. This Reprint serves researchers, engineers, and policymakers seeking to stay current with alternative renewable solutions for building practices. By disseminating frontier scientific findings, it aims to contribute meaningfully to a low-carbon, energy-resilient built environment.