SMART ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF INDUSTRY 4.0

Abstract

In view of the energy crisis, which is also strongly affected by recent geopolitical developments, energy security and sustainability are more significant than ever. To this end, the Industry 4.0 approach along with cutting-edge technological trends which advance in its context are expected to transform energy management for energy consumption in more efficient and sustainable ways. This paper overviews these Industry 4.0 technological trends which can enable smart energy management and identifies some of the corresponding challenges regarding this issue.