| Abstract |
In recent years, as Japan's urban development needs have become more diverse, there has been an increase in the development of so-called smart communities. In order to properly assess the impact of these communities, an effective way to measure their energy performance is needed. In this study, the energy performance of the M-town Smart Community in Osaka, Japan is evaluated using a previously developed housing energy simulation model that considers regional characteristics, together with a PV-SOFC-Battery model, and an electric vehicle (EV) model. Simulation results indicate that the energy performance of the M-town Smart Community is high. It was also found that the introduction of EVs has a significant impact on a smart community's energy performance, as do area weather conditions. © International Building Performance Simulation Association, 2022 |
