Energy Internet - A New Driving Force for Sustainable Urban Development

Abstract

As an integration of energy technology and information communication technology, "Energy Internet” is the new driving force for global development of clean and efficient energy systems. This paper summaries the concept and characteristics of “Energy Internet" and the sustainable urban development; describes some concepts and achievements in the field, and expounds the driving forces for the development of Energy Internet. An example of multi energy system is presented to illustrate that the Energy Internet. The multi energy internet can effectively improve energy efficiency, protect the environment, promote the city’s circular economy, and have good economic and social benefits for sustainable urban development.