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Smart Cities Receives 2023 Impact Factor of 7.0！ We are pleased to share that Smart Cities was awarded an increased Impact Factor of 7.0 in the 2023 Journal Citation Reports™ released by Clarivate in June 2024. Smart Cities ranks Q1 (3 among 77 titles) in Urban Studies and (34 among 352 titles) in Engineering, Electrical & Electronic. Thank you very much for the support from our editors, reviewers, authors, and readers!

Call for Reading: Grid Impact of Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities-Based Community Microgrids https://lnkd.in/g7DwG9RC Abstract: The overarching goal of this paper is to explore innovative ways to adapt existing urban infrastructure to achieve a greener and more resilient city, specifically on synergies between the power grid, the wastewater treatment system, and community development in low-lying coastal areas. This study addresses the technical feasibility, benefits, and barriers of using wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) as community-scale microgrids. These microgrids will act as central resilience and community development hubs, enabling the adoption of renewable energy and the provision of ongoing services under emergency conditions. Load flow modeling and analysis were carried out using real network data for a case study in New York City (NYC). The results validate the hypothesis that distributed energy resources (DERs) at WRRFs can play a role in improving grid operation and resiliency. Keywords: community microgrids; energy storage; GHG; renewable energy; resilience; sustainability; water resource recovery facilities

New online paper： Energy Management System for a Residential Positive Energy District Based on Fuzzy Logic Approach (RESTORATIVE) by Tony Castillo-Calzadilla *, Jesús Oroya-Villalta and Cruz E. Borges What are the main findings? ·  The study reveals that climate change positively impacts the energy self-sufficiency (SS) of the Positive Energy District (PED), with scenarios under climate change outperforming those under normal weather conditions. Specifically, the highest SS values were recorded during the summer months, peaking at 75.6% in June (scenario 6). ·  Scenario 5 demonstrates the highest economic viability with a Return on Investment (ROI) of 6 years and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of approximately 28%. This underscores the financial attractiveness of investing in renewable microgrids within the PED, even when faced with higher initial costs. ·  The implementation of renewable energy solutions within the PED significantly reduces emissions across thermal, mobility, and electric demands. The transition from gas to renewable heating systems, such as geothermal system results in substantial emission reductions, highlighting the critical role of renewables in achieving decarbonisation goals. ·  The implementation of a fuzzy logic-based energy management system (EMS) in the Positive Energy District (PED) effectively optimises the state of charge (SOC) of the energy storage system. This EMS dynamically adjusts to fluctuations in local renewable energy production, the price of the electricity and electricity demand, enhancing overall energy efficiency. What are the implications of the main finding? · The positive impact of climate change on energy self-sufficiency underscores the necessity for PED designs to incorporate adaptive measures that maximise renewable energy utilisation during periods of high irradiance, particularly in the context of global climate variability. · The favourable ROI and IRR metrics for renewable energy investments within the PED suggest that economic incentives and financial frameworks should be developed to encourage stakeholders to adopt sustainable energy solutions, thereby enhancing the economic resilience and sustainability of urban energy infrastructures. · The significant emission reductions achievable through the adoption of renewable energy technologies indicate a need for robust policy support and strategic urban planning. This is essential to facilitate the widespread deployment of renewable energy systems, promoting sustainable urban development and contributing to global carbon reduction targets. · The fuzzy logic-based EMS demonstrates significant potential for optimising energy storage and distribution within PEDs. By efficiently managing the SOC and responding adaptively to real-time energy conditions, this system supports higher levels of self-consumption and self-sufficiency, paving the way for smarter and more resilient urban energy systems.

New online paper： Energy Management System for a Residential Positive Energy District Based on Fuzzy Logic Approach (RESTORATIVE) by Tony Castillo-Calzadilla *, Jesús Oroya-Villalta and Cruz E. Borges What are the main findings? ·  The study reveals that climate change positively impacts the energy self-sufficiency (SS) of the Positive Energy District (PED), with scenarios under climate change outperforming those under normal weather conditions. Specifically, the highest SS values were recorded during the summer months, peaking at 75.6% in June (scenario 6). ·  Scenario 5 demonstrates the highest economic viability with a Return on Investment (ROI) of 6 years and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of approximately 28%. This underscores the financial attractiveness of investing in renewable microgrids within the PED, even when faced with higher initial costs. ·  The implementation of renewable energy solutions within the PED significantly reduces emissions across thermal, mobility, and electric demands. The transition from gas to renewable heating systems, such as geothermal system results in substantial emission reductions, highlighting the critical role of renewables in achieving decarbonisation goals. ·  The implementation of a fuzzy logic-based energy management system (EMS) in the Positive Energy District (PED) effectively optimises the state of charge (SOC) of the energy storage system. This EMS dynamically adjusts to fluctuations in local renewable energy production, the price of the electricity and electricity demand, enhancing overall energy efficiency. What are the implications of the main finding? · The positive impact of climate change on energy self-sufficiency underscores the necessity for PED designs to incorporate adaptive measures that maximise renewable energy utilisation during periods of high irradiance, particularly in the context of global climate variability. · The favourable ROI and IRR metrics for renewable energy investments within the PED suggest that economic incentives and financial frameworks should be developed to encourage stakeholders to adopt sustainable energy solutions, thereby enhancing the economic resilience and sustainability of urban energy infrastructures. · The significant emission reductions achievable through the adoption of renewable energy technologies indicate a need for robust policy support and strategic urban planning. This is essential to facilitate the widespread deployment of renewable energy systems, promoting sustainable urban development and contributing to global carbon reduction targets. · The fuzzy logic-based EMS demonstrates significant potential for optimising energy storage and distribution within PEDs. By efficiently managing the SOC and responding adaptively to real-time energy conditions, this system supports higher levels of self-consumption and self-sufficiency, paving the way for smarter and more resilient urban energy systems.

Free to Read, Download, and Reuse. Grid Impact of Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities-Based Community Microgrids, https://lnkd.in/gS9PvHMD Keywords: community microgrids; energy storage; GHG; renewable energy; resilience; sustainability; water resource recovery facilities

Smart Cities 2023 Best Paper Award https://lnkd.in/gNhkT3zr We are pleased to announce the “Smart Cities 2023 Best Paper Award” for research and review articles published in Smart Cities in 2023. One review and one research article will each receive an award. The papers will be selected after a thorough evaluation by the journal Award Committee led by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Pierluigi Siano. Eligibility for the Award: – Papers published in Smart Cities in 2023; – Open to all career levels; – Both regular and Special Issue submissions will be considered. Selection Criteria: The papers will be selected by the journal Award Committee according to the following criteria: – Scientific merit and broad impact; – Originality of the research objectives and/or the ideas presented; – Creativity of the study design or uniqueness of the approaches and concepts; – Clarity of presentation; – Citations and downloads. The Prize: – One review award: CHF 500 and a chance to publish a paper free of charge in Smart Cities in 2025 after peer review; – One research article award: CHF 500 and a chance to publish a paper free of charge in Smart Cities in 2025 after peer review; – Each winner will also receive a certificate. The winners will be announced on the journal website on 30 April 2025.

Newly online paper from Smart Cities. Welcome to read and download freely: Business Models Used in Smart Cities—Theoretical Approach with Examples of Smart Cities

Newly published paper in #Smart Cities. Download and Read the full paper of your here: #Artificial Intelligence in #SmartCities—Applications, Barriers, and Future Directions: A Review Radosław Wolniak，Kinga Stecuła https://lnkd.in/g_zd6vpa

Smart Cities Receives an Increased CiteScore of 11.2！ We are pleased to inform you that Smart Cities (ISSN: 2624-6511) has received an increased CiteScore of 11.2. Our journal continues to build momentum in smart city research.   This result is a reflection of the excellent performance, support, and dedication of all journal editors, reviewers, authors, and readers.   We would like to extend our congratulations to all concerned.   Smart Cities’ CiteScore ranks as follows: ·      Q1 (6 out of 279) in the “Urban Studies” category; ·      Q1 (74 out of 797) in the “Electrical and Electronic Engineering” category; ·      Q1 (53 out of 350) in the “Artificial Intelligence” category.   For more journal statistics, please visit https://lnkd.in/gHpxi-9a.

Release of new issue (Issue 2, Volume 7) in Smart Cities, welcome to read and download free. Pierluigi Siano https://lnkd.in/gx5YrnqA