Research on Application and International Policy of Renewable Energy in Buildings

• Published in: Sustainability Vol. 15; no. 6; p. 5118
• Main Authors: Yang, Nan, Shi, Weixiu, Zhou, Zihong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.03.2023
• Subjects: Alternative energy sources; Buildings; Clean energy; Emissions control; Energy conservation; Energy consumption; Energy policy; Energy use; Energy utilization; Fossil fuels; GDP; Green buildings; Green development; Gross Domestic Product; Growth rate; Heat exchangers; Heat pumps; Hydroelectric power; Industrialized nations; International aspects; International policy; Laws, regulations and rules; Renewable resources; Social interactions; Solar energy; Sustainability; Technology; Trends; Wind power; China; Brazil; Asia; United States > US; Europe
• ISSN: 2071-1050; 2071-1050
• DOI: 10.3390/su15065118

It has been proposed in China that the country should reach a “carbon peak” by 2030 and be “carbon neutral” by 2060. In the context of energy conservation and emission reduction, the country’s energy structure needs to be transformed to improve the technology level and more widespread consumption of renewable energy. The global renewable energy utilization situation is first analyzed in this study from the perspective of renewable energy and the buildings using it, highlighting the importance of the application of renewable energy in buildings. Secondly, from the perspective of solar energy utilization technology, ground source heat pump technology, and systems for managing energy use in buildings, the progressiveness of renewable energy applications in buildings is analyzed. The application of these technologies in buildings is demonstrated from various angles. Thirdly, the development prospect of buildings using renewable energy is discussed from the perspective of the promotion of renewable energy-powered buildings and green construction. The development prospects of buildings using renewable energy are discussed from the economic benefits of green finance, the promotion and social support of renewable energy, and the environmental benefits of green buildings. Finally, based on studies in the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, and China, the international energy policy and development direction, as well as the evaluation criteria of green buildings, are discussed, along with an assessment system for green buildings that is complementary to the strategic agreement.