| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5444795 | Energy Procedia | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Given the current cause-effect relationships between the burning of fossil fuels and environmental, social and economic problems, the model of development for society's future requires transition pathways for a low carbon energy system. Here, the recognition of a smart dimension of rural areas associated with sustainable energy development, while still nascent, is both relevant and suggestive. The paper presents SMART RURAL, a model that revolves around a “think smart-plan local-act rural” approach, promoting a strong engagement with renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart grid toward net-zero energy balance at the municipal level.
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Authors
Francesca Poggi, Ana Firmino, Miguel Amado,