SMART CITY: A REVIEW OF CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

To ensure better living standards for the population, it is necessary to develop smart cities that utilize modern technology and operational efficiency to facilitate daily life. The primary goal of implementing (or creating) a smart city is to maintain, balance, and continuously upgrade economic, social, and environmental resources while managing costs. Emphasis is placed on maximizing the use of natural resources through energy conservation (utilizing renewables), efficient water usage, time savings, land optimization, environmental quality, traffic management, and the extensive use of information and communication technology systems and services for effective management and their ongoing enhancement.  This work aims to create improved functionality, smart connections, and better organization among people, while maximizing the use of natural resources, minimizing environmental pollution, and improving public health.