Futuristic Projects in Energy and Automation Sectors is a review of analyses on energy transitions in power grids and the opportunities and challenges for building sustainable energy systems to improve human capabilities. 14 chapters examine renewable energy-based and automated systems, with a focus on projects that are designed with sustainability in mind. Topics covered in this review include 1) power systems, 2) renewable energy, 3) power electronics, 4) energy storage and conversion, 5) home automation, 6) control systems, 7) robotics, 8) artificial intelligence, and 9) technology to fight COVID-19. This review will be of interest to scholars, and policymakers interested in futuristic and urban and rural energy planning, sustainable and renewable energy projects, sustainable development, and environment management.

Futuristic Projects in Energy and Automation Sectors is a review of analyses on energy transitions in power grids and the opportunities and challenges for building sustainable energy systems to improve human capabilities. 14 chapters examine renewable energy-based and automated systems, with a focus on projects that are designed with sustainability in mind. Topics covered in this review include 1) power systems, 2) renewable energy, 3) power electronics, 4) energy storage and conversion, 5) home automation, 6) control systems, 7) robotics, 8) artificial intelligence, and 9) technology to fight COVID-19.This review will be of interest to scholars, and policymakers interested in futuristic and urban and rural energy planning, sustainable and renewable energy projects, sustainable development, and environment management.

This book presents the scientific outcomes of the International Conference AUTOMATION 2020, held on March 18–20, 2020 in Warsaw, Poland. The next 30 years will see radical innovations in production processes, transportation management and social life. The changes brought about by the transformation to zero-emission industry require advances in many fields, but especially in industrial automation, robotics and measurement techniques associated with the cyber-physical systems employing artificial intelligence that will be key to reducing costs and enabling European society to maintain its quality of live. In this context, the book features the latest research toward further developing these fields of engineering, and also offers solutions and guidelines that are useful for both researchers and engineers addressing problems associated with the world of ongoing radical changes.

With the widespread availability of high-speed, high-capacity microprocessors and microcomputers with high-speed communication ability, and sophisticated energy analytics software, the technology to support deployment of automated diagnostics is now available, and the opportunity to apply automated fault detection and diagnostics to every system and piece of equipment in a facility, as well as for whole buildings, is imminent. The purpose of this book is to share information with a broad audience on the state of automated fault detection and diagnostics for buildings applications, the benefits of those applications, emerging diagnostic technology, examples of field deployments, the relationship to codes and standards, automated diagnostic tools presently available, guidance on how to use automated diagnostics, and related issues.

Innovations, Disruptions and Future Trends in the Global Construction Industry examines current and futuristic developments in the construction industry hinged on the construction industrial fourth and fifth revolution, otherwise known as construction industry 4.0 and 5.0. This book provides a wide range of expert views and case studies on the future of the construction industry from the perspectives of researchers and practitioners in various fields of study from business management, psychology, sociology, engineering, behavioural studies and computer sciences. The book provides documentary evidence of how the construction industry has changed post-COVID-19 pandemic in terms of design, planning, management, construction, the behaviour of construction professionals, research in the built environment, and new interactions of built environment practitioners with other professionals from computer science, finance, business management, and engineering. The evidence provided in this book can help decision makers in the construction sector and associated industries to understand human interaction in the construction sector and inspire new research directions. Furthermore, the book will map potential future paradigms for the construction industry and the preparedness of construction professionals, teams, and organisations for coming changes. This book is of interest to a wide audience of postgraduate students, academics, researchers, and industry professionals in the built environment, finance, project management, engineering, and policy makers.

This book provides the state-of-the-art intelligent methods and techniques for solving real-world problems along with a vision of the future research. The fifth 2020 Future Technologies Conference was organized virtually and received a total of 590 submissions from academic pioneering researchers, scientists, industrial engineers, and students from all over the world. The submitted papers covered a wide range of important topics including but not limited to computing, electronics, artificial intelligence, robotics, security and communications and their applications to the real world. After a double-blind peer review process, 210 submissions (including 6 poster papers) have been selected to be included in these proceedings. One of the meaningful and valuable dimensions of this conference is the way it brings together a large group of technology geniuses in one venue to not only present breakthrough research in future technologies, but also to promote discussions and debate of relevant issues, challenges, opportunities and research findings. The authors hope that readers find the book interesting, exciting and inspiring

One of the most important issues businesses face is how to adapt to changing operational and administrative processes. Globalization and high competition highlight the importance of technological innovation and its contribution to the organizational performance of businesses. Technological Developments in Industry 4.0 for Business Applications is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of developing new services related to industrial processes in order to improve organizational well-being. It also looks at the technological, organizational, and social aspects of Industry 4.0. Highlighting a range of topics including enterprise integration, logistic models, and supply chain, this book is ideally designed for computer engineers, managers, business and IT professionals, business researchers, and post-graduate students seeking current research on the evolution and development of business applications in the modern industry era.

The Energy and Climate Change Committee believes the UK could become a leading exporter of wave and tidal power equipment and expertise if the Government adopts a more visionary approach to developing marine renewables. Technologies that can harness the power of the sea to generate electricity are still in their infancy. But with the largest wave and tidal resources in Europe, up to 20% of the UK's electricity could eventually come from this reliable and predictable low-carbon source. Developing a thriving wave and tidal industry could also bring economic benefits to the UK. Companies based here could export equipment and components for marine devices to other markets, and also provide specialist skills and expertise, such as offshore surveying. The UK is currently the world leader in the development of wave and tidal energy technologies. Of the eight full-scale prototype devices installed worldwide, seven are in the UK. But an overly cautious approach to developing this sector may allow other less risk-averse countries to steal the UK's lead, as happened with wind turbines. The report identifies a number of crucial areas for development of the marine renewables industry: investor confidence, policy certainty, public-private risk sharing, improved grid connections and a workforce with the necessary engineering skills are all. The UK needs a strong political vision to boost confidence and drive the pace of development in order to reap the rewards of a successful wave and tidal power industry.

The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent and advanced research findings on energy production and management in the important Ural industrial region of Russia. The authors consider economic problems of energy development, management systems for sustainable energy, and investment mechanisms for energy. Comprised of chapters on energy efficient technologies, environmental aspects of using energy, and personnel for the power industry, the volume is ideal for a range of scientists and engineers interested in innovative approaches to generation and distribution of energy.