Advances into Solar Energy Technologies and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editors
Interests: virtual reality manipulation technology; system analysis
Interests: fluid machinery; internal combustion engine; solar energy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of innovative technologies in the field of solar energy has significantly transformed the global energy landscape, driving sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change and ensure access to clean energy. This Special Issue of Applied Sciences, aims to bring together original research articles and critical reviews that explore recent progress in materials, devices, systems, and methodologies for solar energy generation, storage, and management. We encourage the submission of works addressing innovations in photovoltaic cells, solar thermal collectors, hybrid applications, smart grid integration, and energy efficiency strategies. Interdisciplinary research combining engineering, materials science, computational modeling, energy policy, and techno-economic feasibility studies will also be highly valued. This Special Issue seeks to foster academic and technological dialogue that connects cutting-edge research with practical applications, contributing to the acceleration of the transition toward a cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable energy system. We invite the scientific, technical, and industrial communities to contribute their latest findings to consolidate knowledge and open new opportunities for the global adoption of solar energy.
Dr. Marco Antonio Zamora Antuñano
Dr. Marco Francesconi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- solar photovoltaic energy
- solar thermal energy
- next-generation solar cells
- energy storage
- smart grid integration
- hybrid renewable systems
- energy efficiency
- advanced materials for solar energy
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