Smart and Sustainable Energy Solutions- for Smart Cities in India

India, being the first most populated country in the world, contributes to 6.1% of the world’s primary energy consumption. India has been ranked third largest primary energy consumer in the world. Due to rapid urbanization and the growing urban population, there will be serious implications on energy consumption and subsequent carbon emissions. In the context of smart cities, sustainability is an essential dimension. Cities face a series of complex interlinked challenges across different sectors (built environment, mobility, water & waste management, and public services) and it is critical to review these challenges by integrating the principles of smart energy management for achieving sustainable and low-carbon urban development. Managing the energy footprint of cities is one of the most challenging goals, and with the evolution and transformation of existing cities into smart cities, smart energy management thus becomes an integral component of this urban transformation.