Evaluation of Energy Saving Potential in Asian Low-Latitudinal Cities Based on the Combined Analysis of Urban Thermal Environment and Energy Demand

为了模拟亚洲低纬度城市气候变暖与空调能耗增长之间的恶性相互作用，我们开发了一个城市气候与建筑能耗的数值组合模式。作为一个案例研究，该模式被应用于德里，成功地再现了其城市气候的现状，这一点通过我们的气象观测得到了澄清。最后，验证了该模型能够量化亚洲低纬度城市的降温节能潜力，同时考虑到未来城市人口增长等情景下可能出现的城市气候变化及其对空调能源需求的影响。

To simulate the vicious interaction between urban warming and increase of air conditioning energy demand predicted in Asian low-latitudinal cities, we have developed a numerical combined model of urban climate and building energy consumption. As a case study, the model was applied to Delhi with a successful reproduction of the present state of its urban climate which was clarified through our meteorological observations. Finally, it was confirmed that the model could quantify the cooling energy saving potential in Asian low-latitudinal cities taking into account the possible urban climate change and its impact on air conditioning energy demand under future scenarios like urban population growth.