INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES IN BUILDINGS FOR ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND EMISSION REDUCTION
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This study examines the role of renewable energy technologies in improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the building sector. As buildings account for a substantial share of global energy use, the integration of systems such as solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, heat pumps, biomass, and wind energy represents a critical pathway toward sustainable and low-carbon infrastructure. The paper highlights current investment trends and policy-driven initiatives supporting renewable deployment, while also identifying key barriers, including financial uncertainty, technical complexity, and limited professional expertise. The analysis underscores the gap between climate policy targets and actual emission trajectories, emphasizing the need for coordinated technological, economic, and institutional strategies to accelerate the transition toward sustainable building energy systems.
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