Innovative, Hybrid Energy Solutions and Technologies
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 30
Special Issue Editor
2. School of Occupational and Public Health, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Interests: clean and renewable energy; energy production, conversion and storage; energy management and optimization; smart, hybrid energy systems; sustainability and decarbonization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Innovative, Hybrid Energy Solutions and Technologies demonstrates a pivotal pathway toward achieving sustainability and decarbonization goals through reliable and zero-/low-carbon energy systems and approaches. By combining multiple renewable and conventional energy sources with energy storage methods, hybrid systems can overcome the challenges and limitations of individual technologies while improving overall efficiency and resilience. Innovative and advanced approaches in energy production, storage, conversion, and optimization—integrated with environmental and health considerations—further support the deployment of these systems, enabling flexible energy management as well as improved energy security and equity. Moreover, hybrid techniques can be tailored to the specific needs of remote, rural, or urban communities, reducing dependency on fossil fuels and contributing to sustainable development. Continued research and development in this field are essential to unlocking cost-effective, scalable solutions that can accelerate the global energy transition.
This Special Issue focuses on addressing critical knowledge gaps associated with innovative and hybrid energy solutions and technologies for the development of cleaner environments. It aims to showcase cutting-edge research that advances the adoption of these solutions and technologies to promote environmental quality while ensuring energy access and security.
Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Applications of innovative and hybrid energy solutions and technologies in building, industrial, and agricultural sectors;
- Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in hybrid energy systems and technologies;
- Energy and exergy analysis of hybrid energy systems;
- Smart, energy-efficient, and net-zero energy buildings;
- Energy sustainability, resilience, and climate adaptability in hybrid energy systems;
- Smart, hybrid energy storage systems;
- Energy efficiency improvements;
- Decarbonization strategies through innovative technologies;
- Environmental risk assessments of hybrid energy systems;
- Social, economic, and policy aspects surrounding hybrid energy systems;
- Climate change mitigation and sustainability;
- Energy equity, security, and access;
- Advanced energy storage and conversion technologies.
Original research articles, review articles, case studies, and technical notes are welcome for submission to this Special Issue.
Dr. Alireza Dehghani-Sanij
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hybrid energy systems
- clean and renewable energy
- conversion and storage
- energy production
- energy storage technologies
- energy management and optimization
- energy efficiency
- innovative technologies
- energy security
- energy equity and access
- exergy analysis
- environmental risk assessment
- energy policy frameworks
- advanced energy conversion
- rural and urban energy solutions
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