The transition of existing cities towards low carbon areas is a challenging task. The planning of energy systems on short and medium time scales is a major concern for decision makers. The analysis of possibilities and directions for urban development should focus on the integration of renewable energy sources within urban boundaries, considering their structure, location, availability, possibility for grid support, and their integration with energy storage systems and electric vehicles. This special issue presents the original results obtained by researchers focusing on various challenges of transition of urban systems towards positive and resilient energy areas with renewable energy sources.

现有城市向低碳地区转型是一项艰巨的任务。中短期能源系统规划是决策者的主要关注点。城市发展的可能性和方向的分析应侧重于可再生能源在城市边界内的整合，考虑它们的结构、位置、可用性、电网支持的可能性，以及它们与储能系统和电动汽车的整合。本期特刊介绍了研究人员获得的原始结果，这些研究关注城市系统向具有可再生能源的积极和有弹性的能源区域过渡的各种挑战。