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31 March 2025
Energies | Highly Cited Papers in 2024 in the Section “Sustainable Energy”

1. “Machine Learning Techniques for Spatio-Temporal Air Pollution Prediction to Drive Sustainable Urban Development in the Era of Energy and Data Transformation”
by Mateusz Zareba, Szymon Cogiel, Tomasz Danek and Elzbieta Weglinska
Energies 2024, 17(11), 2738; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17112738
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/11/2738
2. “The Impact of Soil Contamination with Lead on the Biomass of Maize Intended for Energy Purposes, and the Biochemical and Physicochemical Properties of the Soil”
by Jadwiga Wyszkowska, Edyta Boros-Lajszner and Jan Kucharski
Energies 2024, 17(5), 1156; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051156
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/5/1156
3. “Energy Generation Intensity (EGI) of Solar Updraft Tower (SUT) Power Plants Relative to CSP Plants and PV Power Plants Using the New Energy Simulator “Aladdin””
by Osama A. Marzouk
Energies 2024, 17(2), 405; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17020405
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/405
4. “Emerging Trends and Challenges in Pink Hydrogen Research”
by Pablo Fernández-Arias, Álvaro Antón-Sancho, Georgios Lampropoulos and Diego Vergara
Energies 2024, 17(10), 2291; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17102291
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/10/2291
5. “Powering Electricity Forecasting with Transfer Learning”
by Firuz Kamalov, Hana Sulieman, Sherif Moussa, Jorge Avante Reyes and Murodbek Safaraliev
Energies 2024, 17(3), 626; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030626
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/3/626
6. “Influence of Environmental Conditions on the Electrical Parameters of Side Connectors in Glass–Glass Photovoltaic Modules”
by Krzysztof Barbusiński, Paweł Kwaśnicki, Anna Gronba-Chyła, Agnieszka Generowicz, Józef Ciuła, Bartosz Szeląg, Francesco Fatone, Agnieszka Makara and Zygmunt Kowalski
Energies 2024, 17(3), 680; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030680
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/3/680
7. “Integration of Floating Photovoltaic Panels with an Italian Hydroelectric Power Plant”
by Paolo Venturini, Gabriele Guglielmo Gagliardi, Giuliano Agati, Luca Cedola, Michele Vincenzo Migliarese Caputi and Domenico Borello
Energies 2024, 17(4), 851; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17040851
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/851
8. “Lifecycle Assessment of Strategies for Decarbonising Wind Blade Recycling toward Net Zero 2050”
by Kyle Pender, Filippo Romoli and Jonathan Fuller
Energies 2024, 17(12), 3008; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17123008
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/12/3008
9. “Optimal Scheduling of Source–Load Synergy in Rural Integrated Energy Systems Considering Complementary Biogas–Wind–Solar Utilization”
by Xing Long, Hongqi Liu, Tao Wu and Tongle Ma
Energies 2024, 17(13), 3066; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17133066
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/13/3066
10. “Electrochromic Polymers: From Electrodeposition to Hybrid Solid Devices”
by Hadarou Sare and Dongmei Dong
Energies 2024, 17(1), 232; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17010232
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/1/232
21 March 2025
World Water Day—“Glacier Preservation”, 22 March 2025

22 March marks World Water Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources. The theme for World Water Day 2025, “Glacier Preservation”, underscores the critical role glaciers play in sustaining life on Earth. Glaciers are vital natural reservoirs, providing meltwater that is essential for drinking water, agriculture, industry, clean energy production, and the health of ecosystems. However, the rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change is creating uncertainty in water availability, with profound consequences for communities, economies, and the planet.
As glaciers shrink, the world faces increasing risks of water scarcity, disruption to ecosystems, and heightened vulnerability to natural disasters. Protecting these frozen water resources is not just an environmental imperative but a necessity for ensuring a sustainable future.
Echoing the mission of safeguarding glaciers for generations to come, MDPI’s established journals in the Environmental and Earth Sciences field serve as leading platforms for scientific communication. By sharing cutting-edge research and practical solutions, MDPI contributes to global efforts to address the water crisis and protect these invaluable natural assets.
Join us in celebrating World Water Day 2025 and supporting initiatives that prioritize glacier preservation. Together, we can work toward a future where water resources are protected, ecosystems thrive, and communities are resilient in the face of climate challenges.
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“Physical Vulnerability of The Gambia’s Coastline in the Context of Climate Change”
by Muhammad Leroy Albert Gomez, Kissao Gnandi, Chrétien Ngouanet, Ibrahima Pouye and Joshua Ntajal
World 2025, 6(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/world6010017
“Segmentation of Glacier Area Using U-Net through Landsat Satellite Imagery for Quantification of Glacier Recession and Its Impact on Marine Systems”
by Edmund Robbins, Robert D. Breininger, Maxwell Jiang, Michelle Madera, Ryan T. White and Nezamoddin N. Kachouie
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(10), 1788; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12101788
“Evaluating Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Water Scarcity Mitigation in Small Greek Islands under Climate Change”
by Elissavet Feloni and Panagiotis T. Nastos
Sustainability 2024, 16(6), 2592; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16062592
“Snow Water Equivalent Monitoring—A Review of Large-Scale Remote Sensing Applications”
by Samuel Schilling, Andreas Dietz and Claudia Kuenzer
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(6), 1085; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16061085
“Ecosystem Services Supply from Peri-Urban Watersheds in Greece: Soil Conservation and Water Retention”
by Stefanos Stefanidis, Nikolaos Proutsos, Vasileios Alexandridis and Giorgos Mallinis
Land 2024, 13(6), 765; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13060765
“Comparison of Multiple Methods for Supraglacial Melt-Lake Volume Estimation in Western Greenland During the 2021 Summer Melt Season”
by Nathan Rowley, Wesley Rancher and Christopher Karmosky
Glacies 2024, 1(2), 92-110; https://doi.org/10.3390/glacies1020007
“Microbial Community Abundance and Metabolism Close to the Ice-Water Interface of the Blomstrandbreen Glacier (Kongsfjorden, Svalbard): A Sampling Survey Using an Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle”
by Maria Papale, Gabriella Caruso, Giovanna Maimone, Rosabruna La Ferla, Angelina Lo Giudice, Alessandro Ciro Rappazzo, Alessandro Cosenza, Filippo Azzaro, Roberta Ferretti, Rodolfo Paranhos et al.
Water 2023, 15(3), 556; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15030556
“Projected Future Flooding Pattern of Wabash River in Indiana and Fountain Creek in Colorado: An Assessment Utilizing Bias-Corrected CMIP6 Climate Data”
by Swarupa Paudel, Neekita Joshi and Ajay Kalra
Forecasting 2023, 5(2), 405-423; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast5020022
“Mountain Cryosphere Landscapes in South America: Value and Protection”
by Sebastián Ruiz-Pereira, Voltaire Alvarado Peterson and Darío Trombotto Liaudat
Conservation 2023, 3(1), 232-246; https://doi.org/10.3390/conservation3010017
“Diversity and Variability of the Course of Ice Phenomena on the Lakes Located in the Southern and Eastern Part of the Baltic Sea Catchment Area”
by Rajmund Skowron, Pavel Kirvel, Adam Choiński and Ivan Kirvel
Limnol. Rev. 2023, 23(1), 33-49; https://doi.org/10.3390/limnolrev23010003
“Snow and Glacier Hydrology in Changing Climate and Urbanisation” |
“Advances in Ocean Mapping and Hydrospatial Applications” |
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21 March 2025
World Meteorological Day—“Closing the Early Warning Gap Together”, 23 March 2025

Every 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization commemorates the coming into force of the convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950. This day highlights the critical role of meteorology in understanding and addressing global challenges, particularly the urgent threat of climate change. Climate change is a real and undeniable crisis that poses significant risks to our civilization. Its effects—rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting climate patterns—are already visible and will have catastrophic consequences if immediate action is not taken.
The theme for World Meteorological Day 2025, “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together”, emphasizes the importance of collaboration in strengthening early warning systems to protect vulnerable communities from climate-related disasters. Early warnings save lives, reduce economic losses, and empower societies to adapt to a changing climate. However, significant gaps remain in global coverage, particularly in developing regions.
Inspired by this mission and reflecting in line with Goal 13 of the SDG Publishers Compact: Climate Action, MDPI’s established journals in the environmental and Earth sciences field serve as vital platforms for scientific communication. By sharing cutting-edge research and practical solutions, MDPI contributes to global efforts to close the early warning gap and build a more climate-resilient world.
Join us in celebrating World Meteorological Day 2025 and supporting initiatives that strengthen early warning systems and address the impacts of climate change. Together, we can work toward a future where communities are better prepared, informed, and protected from the growing threats of a changing climate.
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Dr. A. K. M. Azad Hossain, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA Presentation: “Understanding the Historical Dynamics of Water Quality Using Remote Sensing” |
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Prof. Dr. Akira Tokuhiro, Ontario Tech University, Canada Presentation: “Days of Future Past” |
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“Establishing an Early Warning System for Dust Storms in Peri-Desert Regions”
by Aishajiang Aili, Abdul Waheed, Xinfeng Zhao and Hailiang Xu
Environments 2024, 11(4), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11040061
“The Quality Urban Label and the 4Q City Model: Levers for Urban Adaptation and Climate Change Mitigation in Mediterranean Cities”
by Jordi Mazon
Urban Sci. 2024, 8(4), 228; https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8040228
“Forecasting Convective Storms Trajectory and Intensity by Neural Networks”
by Niccolò Borghi, Giorgio Guariso and Matteo Sangiorgio
Forecasting 2024, 6(2), 326-342; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast6020018
“Decoding the Atmosphere: Optimising Probabilistic Forecasts with Information Gain”
by John R. Lawson, Corey K. Potvin and Kenric Nelson
Meteorology 2024, 3(2), 212-231; https://doi.org/10.3390/meteorology3020010
“Climate-Change-Driven Droughts and Tree Mortality: Assessing the Potential of UAV-Derived Early Warning Metrics”
by Ewane Basil Ewane, Midhun Mohan, Shaurya Bajaj, G. A. Pabodha Galgamuwa, Michael S. Watt, Pavithra Pitumpe Arachchige, Andrew T. Hudak, Gabriella Richardson, Nivedhitha Ajithkumar, Shruthi Srinivasan et al.
Remote Sens. 2023, 15(10), 2627; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs15102627
“Features of Soil Organic Carbon Transformations in the Southern Area of the East European Plain”
by Fedor N. Lisetskii, Zhanna A. Buryak, Olga A. Marinina, Pavel A. Ukrainskiy and Pavel V. Goleusov
Geosciences 2023, 13(9), 278; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13090278
“Exact Expressions for Lightning Electromagnetic Fields: Application to the Rusck Field-to-Transmission Line Coupling Model”
by Vernon Cooray, Gerald Cooray, Marcos Rubinstein and Farhad Rachidi
Atmosphere 2023, 14(2), 350; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos14020350
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19 March 2025
Energies | Highly Cited Papers in 2024 in the Section “Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems”

1. “Fuzzy Approach for Managing Renewable Energy Flows for DC-Microgrid with Composite PV-WT Generators and Energy Storage System”
by Mario Versaci and Fabio La Foresta
Energies 2024, 17(2), 402; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17020402
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/402
2. “Analysis of the Impact of a Photovoltaic Farm on Selected Parameters of Power Quality in a Medium-Voltage Power Grid”
by Grzegorz Hołdyński, Zbigniew Skibko, Andrzej Firlit and Wojciech Walendziuk
Energies 2024, 17(3), 623; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030623
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/3/623
3. “Recent Progress and Challenges in Controlling Secondary Phases in Kesterite CZT(S/Se) Thin Films: A Critical Review”
by Mohamed Yassine Zaki and Alin Velea
Energies 2024, 17(7), 1600; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17071600
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/7/1600
4. “Economics of Snow Accumulation on Photovoltaic Modules”
by Abdel Hakim Abou Yassine, Ehsan Khoshbakhtnejad and Hossein Sojoudi
Energies 2024, 17(12), 2962; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17122962
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/12/2962
5. “A Solar and Wind Energy Evaluation Methodology Using Artificial Intelligence Technologies”
by Vladimir Simankov, Pavel Buchatskiy, Anatoliy Kazak, Semen Teploukhov, Stefan Onishchenko, Kirill Kuzmin and Petr Chetyrbok
Energies 2024, 17(2), 416; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17020416
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/416
6. “A Survey of Photovoltaic Panel Overlay and Fault Detection Methods”
by Cheng Yang, Fuhao Sun, Yujie Zou, Zhipeng Lv, Liang Xue, Chao Jiang, Shuangyu Liu, Bochao Zhao and Haoyang Cui
Energies 2024, 17(4), 837; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17040837
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/837
7. “Wave Basin Tests of a Multi-Body Floating PV System Sheltered by a Floating Breakwater”
by Joep van der Zanden, Tim Bunnik, Ainhoa Cortés, Virgile Delhaye, Guillaume Kegelart, Thomas Pehlke and Balram Panjwani
Energies 2024, 17(9), 2059; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17092059
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/9/2059
8. “Solar Wall Technology and Its Impact on Building Performance”
by Mehrdad Ghamari and Senthilarasu Sundaram
Energies 2024, 17(5), 1075; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051075
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/5/1075
9. “Studying the Improvement of Solar Collector Mechanism with Phase Change Materials”
by Maha Rahman Rahi, Saba Ostadi, Amin Rahmani, Mahdieh Dibaj and Mohammad Akrami
Energies 2024, 17(6), 1432; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17061432
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/6/1432
10. “Optimizing Nanofluid Hybrid Solar Collectors through Artificial Intelligence Models”
by Safae Margoum, Bekkay Hajji, Stefano Aneli, Giuseppe Marco Tina and Antonio Gagliano
Energies 2024, 17(10), 2307; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17102307
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/10/2307
19 March 2025
Energies Accepted into ICI Journals Master List

We are pleased to announce that Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) has been accepted into the ICI Journals Master List, receiving an MSHE scoring (provided by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Poland) of 140 pkt, as well as an Index Copernicus Value (ICV) 2023 of 183.35. The ICV index, valid for one year, aims to reflect the level of the journal’s development and its impact on the world of science.
The ICI Journals Master List is an international indexing database of scientific journals that has been evaluating the submitted periodicals for almost 20 years. The condition for being indexed in the database is passing a positive multidimensional evaluation which is based on over 100 criteria. The process of evaluation is free of charge, and it is available for every journal that is registered in the ICI World of Journals database.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our editors. We also acknowledge that this achievement would not have been possible without the many valuable publications of our authors and the contributions of our dedicated reviewers. We wish to thank you all for your support and hope to receive more contributions from you in the future.
In addition to ICI Journals Master List, Energies is also indexed within Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), Ei Compendex, ANVUR, and other databases.
For more journal statistics, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies/stats.
Energies Editorial Office
18 March 2025
Meet Us at the 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry, 13–18 July 2025, Aachen, Germany

Conference: The 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry
Date: 13–18 July 2025
Location: Aachen, Germany
MDPI will be attending the 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry as an exhibitor. The conference will be held from 13 to 18 July 2025. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.
The 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry is jointly organized by the RWTH Aachen University and the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
The conference will focus on the following topics:
- Frontiers in photochemical sciences;
- The photophysics and photochemistry of solar energy conversion;
- Pushing the spectroscopic and microscopic limits of single molecules;
- Photoswitches for super-resolution fluorescence microscopy;
- Plasmonics & photonics;
- Photochemical reaction kinetics and mechanisms;
- Industrial photochemistry;
- Photochemistry and the sustainable environment;
- New theoretical tools in photochemistry;
- Advanced spectroscopic methods;
- Molecular photomedicine;
- Photoredox catalysis;
- Enriching materials science with photochemistry;
- Light-Driven Functional Molecular Systems.
The following MDPI journals will be represented:
If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.icp2025.de/.
17 March 2025
MDPI Webinar | World Day for Glaciers 2025, 19 March 2025

Glaciers are among the most important components of the Earth’s cryosphere, serving as natural reservoirs of freshwater, regulators of sea levels, and indicators of climate variability. Their role in sustaining ecosystems and human societies is unparalleled, yet they are increasingly threatened by rising global temperatures.
The scientific evidence underscores the alarming rate of glacier retreat, with profound implications for water security, sea-level rise, and the frequency of climate-related hazards such as floods and landslides. The loss of these ice masses not only disrupts hydrological cycles but also poses significant challenges to communities and economies worldwide.
Date: 19 March 2025 at 9 a.m. CET | 3 a.m. EDT | 4 p.m. CST
Webinar ID: 851 1794 7801
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WDFG2025
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.
Register now for free!
Program:
Speaker/Presentation | Time (CET) |
MDPI Introduction | 9:00–9:10 a.m. |
Dr. Abror Gafurov Operational Cryosphere and Water Resources Monitoring using MODSNOW: examples from Central & South Asia |
9:10–9:30 a.m. |
Dr. Danilo Godone Geo-hydrological Hazards Monitoring at High Elevation |
9:30–9:50 a.m. |
Q&A Session | 9:50–10:05 a.m. |
Closing of Webinar | 10:05–10:10 a.m. |
Webinar Speakers:
- Dr. Abror Gafurov, GFZ German Research Centre for Geoscience, Telegrafenberg, 14473 Potsdam, Germany;
- Dr. Danilo Godone, Research Institute for Geo-Hydrological Protection, Torino, Italy.
13 March 2025
MDPI Webinars | 2025 World Meteorological Day, 24 March 2025

In honor of 2025 World Meteorological Day observed on 24 March, MDPI is hosting a special webinar bringing together researchers and experts to discuss the importance of meteorology in ensuring societal safety and wellbeing. This webinar will provide a platform for meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange on the importance of closing the early warning gap in the face of climate change. 2025
Date: 24 March 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. CET | 12:00 p.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 825 1947 6033
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Webinar announcement: https://sciforum.net/event/MWMDW3
Register now for free!
Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CET |
Time in EDT |
Introduction |
5:00–5:05 p.m. |
12:00–12:05 p.m. |
Prof. Dr. Bruce McCarl |
5:05–5:35 p.m. |
12:05–12:35 p.m. |
Dr. A. K. M. Azad Hossain |
5:35–6:05 p.m. |
12:35–1:05 p.m. |
Prof. Dr. Akira Tokuhiro |
6:05–6:35 p.m. |
1:05–1:35 p.m. |
Q&A Session |
6:35–6:55 p.m. |
1:35–1:55 p.m. |
Closing of Webinar |
6:55–7:00 p.m. |
1:55–2:00 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic or institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Feel free to still register; we will inform you when the recording is available.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Bruce McCarl, Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, USA;
- Dr. A. K. M. Azad Hossain, Department of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, USA;
- Prof. Dr. Akira Tokuhiro, Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa, Canada.
Relevant Special Issues:
“Integrating Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, and Process-Based Modelling for Monitoring Environmental and Agricultural Landscapes Under Climate Change”
Guest Editors: Dr. Michael Gbenga Ogungbuyi and Dr. Dimitrios D. Alexakis
Deadline for manuscript submission: 28 June 2025
“The Application of Weather and Climate Research in the Energy Sector”
Guest Editors: Dr. Alberto Troccoli, Dr. Laurent Dubus and Prof. Dr. Sue Ellen Haupt
Deadline for manuscript submission: 10 June 2025
“Tropical Cyclones and Their Impacts (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Corene Matyas
Deadline for manuscript submission: 30 September 2025
“Climate Change Impacts on Hydrologic Variables across Timescales and Spatial Scale”
Guest Editors: Dr. Yang Zhou and Dr. Yang Zhou
Deadline for manuscript submission: 31 May 2025
“Hydrological Insights for Sustainable Ecosystem Management Under Climate Change”
Guest Editors: Dr. Gowhar Meraj, Dr. Shruti Kanga and Dr. Pankaj Kumar
Deadline for manuscript submission: 30 June 2025
12 March 2025
Energies | Highly Cited Papers in 2024 in the Section “Smart Grids and Microgrids”

1. “A Blockchain-Based Scalability Solution with Microgrids Peer-to-Peer Trade”
by Ameni Boumaiza
Energies 2024, 17(4), 915; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17040915
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/915
2. “Networked Microgrids: A Review on Configuration, Operation, and Control Strategies”
by Mohammad Javad Bordbari and Fuzhan Nasiri
Energies 2024, 17(3), 715; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030715
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/3/715
3. “A Comprehensive Review on Voltage Stability in Wind-Integrated Power Systems”
by Farhan Malik, Muhammad Khan, Tauheed Rahman, Muhammad Ehtisham, Muhammad Faheem, Zunaib Haider and Matti Lehtonen
Energies 2024, 17(3), 644; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030644
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/3/644
4. “Particle Swarm Optimization for an Optimal Hybrid Renewable Energy Microgrid System under Uncertainty”
by Manduleli Alfred Mquqwana and Senthil Krishnamurthy
Energies 2024, 17(2), 422; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17020422
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/422
5. “Methodology for the Detection and Classification of Power Quality Disturbances Using CWT and CNN”
by Eduardo Perez-Anaya, Arturo Yosimar Jaen-Cuellar, David Alejandro Elvira-Ortiz, Rene de Jesus Romero-Troncoso and Juan Jose Saucedo-Dorantes
Energies 2024, 17(4), 852; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17040852
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/852
6. “Load Margin Assessment of Power Systems Using Physics-Informed Neural Network with Optimized Parameters”
by Murilo Eduardo Casteroba Bento
Energies 2024, 17(7), 1562; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17071562
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/7/1562
7. “Assessment of Regulatory and Market Challenges in the Economic Feasibility of a Nanogrid: A Brazilian Case”
by Fernando A. Assis, Francisco C. R. Coelho, José Filho C. Castro, Antonio R. Donadon, Ronaldo A. Roncolatto, Pedro A. C. Rosas, Vittoria E. M. S. Andrade, Rafael G. Bento, Luiz C. P. Silva, João G. I. Cypriano et al.
Energies 2024, 17(2), 341; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17020341
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/341
8. “A Feedforward Control-Based Power Decoupling Strategy for Grid-Forming Grid-Connected Inverters”
by Baojin Liu, Zhaofeng Song, Bing Yu, Gongde Yang and Jinjun Liu
Energies 2024, 17(2), 424; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17020424
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/424
a. “Deep Learning-Based Algorithm for Internal Fault Detection of Power Transformers during Inrush Current at Distribution Substations”
by Sopheap Key, Gyu-Won Son and Soon-Ryul Nam
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Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/963
10. “A Novel Methodology for Developing an Advanced Energy-Management System”
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Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/7/1605
6 March 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 3rd International Conference on Green Building, 25–27 April 2025, Xi’an, China

The 2025 3rd International Conference on Green Building (ICOGB 2025) will be held from 25 to 27 April 2025 in Xi’an, China, organized by Xi'an Jiaotong University and Politecnico di Milano.
With researchers, scientists, engineers and scholars as its contributors, ICoGB presents an open forum aiming to raise green building awareness, increase standards and develop practical solutions for sustainable buildings by engaging with the public, industries and governments across the world. We seek a promising future with clean water and a clear sky, a vision that features better-performing buildings where energy, water, and materials are used in a sustainable manner.
The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:
- Buildings;
- CivilEng;
- Energies;
- Infrastructures;
- Recycling;
- Urban Science;
- Architecture;
- Climate;
- Eng;
- Clean Technologies.
If you are planning to attend the above conference, we invite you to visit our booth and engage with our representatives. We look forward to meeting you in person and are here to assist you with any questions that you may have. For more information about this conference, please visit the official website at https://www.icogb.org/.