Abstract Energy plays a leading role in supporting the smart concepts, such as the Internet of Things and data storage, for the advanced development of cities and industries. The smart-concept makes use of the information and communication technologies (ICT) to supply information required for effective management. This Special Issue in Energy includes the latest developments in energy research presented at the 4th International Conference on Low Carbon Asia & Beyond (ICLCA′18) with the theme “Transition to Sustainable Energy System for Smart Cities and Industries”, held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 24–26 October 2018. ICLCA hosted over 200 oral and 50 poster presentations. Thirty papers are included in this special issue which constitutes the latest developments in energy research. ICLCA serves as a yearly conference which provides a platform for the researchers and stakeholders from the academic community, industry sectors, and governments in Asia to share their experience, knowledge, and expertise in sustainability. The main purpose is to catalyse the transformation of low CO2 emissions development in the context of Asia and beyond. The paper covers a range of topics relevant to a sustainable energy system: (i) smart energy systems, (ii) low CO2 emissions technologies, (iii) biomass and pollution reduction, and (iv) renewable energy.

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向智慧城市和工业的可持续能源系统过渡

摘要 能源在支持物联网、数据存储等智慧概念推动城市和产业的先进发展方面发挥着主导作用。智能概念利用信息和通信技术 (ICT) 提供有效管理所需的信息。本期能源特刊包括在新山举行的第四届亚洲及其他低碳国际会议（ICLCA'18）上展示的能源研究的最新进展，主题为“向智能城市和工业的可持续能源系统过渡”，马来西亚，2018 年 10 月 24 日至 26 日。ICLCA 举办了 200 多场口头报告和 50 多张海报展示。本期特刊收录了 30 篇论文，构成了能源研究的最新进展。ICLCA 作为一年一度的会议，为亚洲学术界、行业部门和政府的研究人员和利益相关者提供了一个分享他们在可持续发展方面的经验、知识和专业知识的平台。主要目的是在亚洲及其他地区促进低二氧化碳排放发展的转型。该论文涵盖了与可持续能源系统相关的一系列主题：(i) 智能能源系统，(ii) 低二氧化碳排放技术，(iii) 减少生物质和污染，以及 (iv) 可再生能源。主要目的是在亚洲及其他地区促进低二氧化碳排放发展的转型。该论文涵盖了与可持续能源系统相关的一系列主题：(i) 智能能源系统，(ii) 低二氧化碳排放技术，(iii) 减少生物质和污染，以及 (iv) 可再生能源。主要目的是在亚洲及其他地区促进低二氧化碳排放发展的转变。该论文涵盖了与可持续能源系统相关的一系列主题：(i) 智能能源系统，(ii) 低二氧化碳排放技术，(iii) 减少生物质和污染，以及 (iv) 可再生能源。