SMARTER CITIES, SUSTAINABLE PLANET

A Smart City is a place where the traditional networks and services are made more

efficient with the use of digital and telecommunication technologies, for the benefit of its

inhabitants and businesses.

Competition among cities to engage and attract new residents, businesses and vis-

itors means constant attention to providing a high quality of life and vibrant economic

climate. Forward-thinking leaders recognize that although tight budgets, scarce re-

sources and legacy systems frequently challenge their goals, new and innovative tech-

nologies can help turn challenges into opportunities.

These leaders see transformative possibilities in using big data and analytics for

deeper insights. Cloud for collaboration among disparate agencies. Mobile to gather

data and address problems directly at the source. Social technologies for better en-

gagement with citizens. Being smarter can change the way their cities work and help

deliver on their potential as never before.

SMART GRID FOR SMARTER HOMES

the digital technology that allows for two-way communication between the utility

and its customers, and the sensing along the transmission lines is what makes the

grid smart. Like the Internet, the Smart Grid will consist of controls, computers, auto-

mation, and new technologies and equipment working together, but in this case,

these technologies will work with the electrical grid to respond digitally to our quickly

changing electric demand.

In your smart home, many of your appliances will be networked together, allow-

ing you to access and operate them through your EMS. An EMS provides the ability

to turn on your heater or air conditioner from work when you’re about to go home or

keep track of the energy use of specific appliances or equipment—like tracking the

energy use of your pool pump, or seeing how much energy you saved with your new

Energy Star dishwasher.

SMARTER GOVERNANCE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

Imagine being able to turn on your dishwasher at home while you're at the

grocery store using your smart phone. Imagine knowing exactly how much energy

your home consumes at a given moment.

One can only wonder how this new technology will be implemented and what

effect will it have on our daily lives.

With changing social conditions and technological innovations (as exemplified

by declining birth rates, the aging of society, and energy diversification), the role of

the car is likely to extend beyond just providing a means of transport to becoming

a part of society and people's lifestyles.

To create the possibility of economic growth without the intensive use of ener-

gy and resources and contribute to a sustainable, low-carbon society, Toyota is

one of the companies leading in this respect with others following fast.

FROM SMART CITIES WHERE SOCIETIES THRIVE AND PROSPER,

THROUGH A SMARTER HOMES FOR EACH ONE OF US,

TO A BETTER GOVERNANCE FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

The future of Europe is on the “smart grid” rather then an overloaded grid

SEDA Institute is a non-profit research organization incorporated in Albania aiming to promote sustainable social and economic development ideas, approaches, models, for Southeast Europe. Through our research and development of

approaches / models we intend to guide policy makers into well-informed decision making.

Our main topics of interest relate to the overall development of communities and societies in the SEE region: Employment & Skills, Smart Energy, Evidence-based Policy Making, Money & Financial Literacy, Urban development, Pub-

lic & private Governance.