Smart Transport Energy System in the Context of Small Communities
Smart Transport Energy System in the Context of Small Communities

Author(s): K. Lalov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Sociology, Evaluation research, Political Ecology, Transport / Logistics, Green Transformation
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: small energy communities; smart energy transport; renewables
Summary/Abstract: The development of local smart transport energy systems is a crucial enabler of the transition towards a decarbonized renewable energy (RE)-based society with universal energy access as it provides flexibility to integrate variable RE sources. This paper analyses the development of new RE-based local smart transport energy systems (in small communities) while introducing energy technologies and effective methods for smart transport energy systems development, recent progress of energy systems by using RE, practical government measures in pioneer countries for energy systems, development with quantitative data for these countries, and PEST (political, economic, socio-cultural and technological) analysis. Our findings show that the development of smart energy systems requires appropriate policies and that thorough collaboration between all national executive agents like national and local governments and citizens in this regard is crucial. Local smart transport energy systems development needs to be tailored to local conditions, and due consideration must be given new technologies and methods for development, correct policies, investment, collaboration national/local and their citizens, societal support, and citizens acceptance. Creating a smart transport energy system for small communities involves integrating advanced technologies to optimize energy usage, reduce emissions, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation.

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