SMART ENERGY SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE UNIVERSITIES

Alexandru OLTEANU, Claudiu Vasile KIFOR, Mihai-Victor ZERBES

Abstract


Sustainable universities have a major social responsibility by transferring knowledge and educating citizens, increasing their perception and involvement for the sustainable development of future society. However, universities must ensure that their environmental impact is minimized. In this regard, Smart Energy Systems (SES) could support universities by facilitating their sustainable operation.  In this paper we are proposing a SES framework, where all energy grids are integrated, forming a synergy that leads to the increase of energy efficiency. Moreover, SESs are mostly based on energy produced by renewable energy resources. Therefore, the model proposed here represents a frame that can support universities in the implementation of SES.


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