A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems
A section of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073).
Section Information
The use of solar energy is expected to increase around the world in the coming years. Particularly at middle and at low latitudes, it will be the main source of energy supporting the economy after global and local crises. Due in part to its reduced past environmental impact, solar energy will be crucial to the green production of industrial gases, a key factor in efficient, green, distributed energy storage. Solar–thermal concentration and photovoltaic plants will ensure distributed electrical energy production from very large scale to small local generation. The new industrial paradigms and increasing appeal of electrical mobility will require more green energy from the sun. This revolution needs to be pushed by high quality research results, both from academia and industrial R&D departments.
In this section, we aim to collect original and review papers reporting the latest advances in the broad field of solar and photovoltaic systems, including power generation and storage. We will focus on both established technologies applied in the real-world and prototype systems demonstrated on a laboratory scale. The demonstration of new material concepts and their application in devices will be of particular relevance as a way to provide the community with new potential solutions for future applications. Download Section Flyer
Scope
- Solar Energy
- Irradiance
- Forecasts
- Solar power to gas
- Photocatalytic hydrogen production
- Solar energy for heating and cooling
- Thermal energy storage
- Solar thermal collectors
- Solar thermodynamic energy
- Photovoltaic (PV) systems
- PV cells materials
- Balance of system
- Power electronics
- Centralized and distributed control
- PV systems and electrical energy storage
- Building integration
- PV systems monitoring and diagnosis
- Internet of Things (IoT) in PV systems
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in PV systems
- PV power production forecasting
- PV power production for electrical mobility
- Concentrated PV power
- PV system modeling
- PV for space applications
- Techno-economics of PV systems
- Environmental assessment of PV system (LCA, EROEI)
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- High-Temperature Materials, Processing, and System Integration for Solar Energy Applications (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Advances in Materials for Third-Generation Photovoltaic Technologies (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Sustainable Technologies in Solar Thermal and PV Systems Optimization and Application (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- New Trends in Photovoltaic Power System (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Organic-Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells: Recent Advances in Performance and Stability (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advances in Solar Energy and Energy Efficiency—3rd Edition (Deadline: 5 June 2026)
- Floating PV Systems On and Offshore: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 5 June 2026)
- Advances in Solar Concentration Energy, Thermal Storage, and Hybrid Plants (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Organic Photovoltaics and Photodetectors: Materials, Devices and Applications (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Photovoltaic Energy Systems (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems: Prospect Development and Challenges (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Novel Approaches for High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Solar Energy Applications: Thermal and Photovoltaic Opportunities and Challenges (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Solar Thermal Energy Storage and Heating Systems (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Solar Cells with Optical, Electrochemical, and Photovoltaic Properties (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Exploring Energy Innovations: The Rise of Next-Generation Photovoltaic Modules (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Recent Advances in Solar Thermal Collectors: Design, Modeling, and Performance Optimization (Deadline: 5 August 2026)
- Exploring Thin-Film Solar Technologies: Pathways to Higher Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Solutions (Deadline: 5 August 2026)
- Recent Innovations in Solar Thermal Systems (Deadline: 25 August 2026)
- Advances in the Optimization and Control of Solar Integrated Energy Systems (Deadline: 25 August 2026)
- Advances in Forecasting Technologies of Solar Power Generation (Deadline: 25 August 2026)
- Research on Solar Collectors and Thermal Energy Storage (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Advanced Control Strategies for Photovoltaic Energy Systems (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Photovoltaic Modules and Systems (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Recent Challenges and Advances in Perovskite Photovoltaics (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Advanced Grid Integration of Photovoltaic Energy Systems (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Reliability, Degradation and Performance Optimization in Photovoltaic Cells, Modules and Systems (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Research on Photovoltaic Modules and Devices (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Latest Achievements and Perspectives of Perovskite Solar Cells and Photovoltaics (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Development and Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells (Deadline: 25 September 2026)
- Solar Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Fundamentals and Applications of Perovskite Solar Cells (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- The Development and Utilization of Solar Energy in Space Cooling (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Advanced Developments of Photovoltaic Devices and Perovskite Solar Cells: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Maximizing Solar Irradiance and Power Supply Quality Efficiency: Pathways to Improved Renewable Energy Output (Deadline: 15 October 2026)
- Advances in Perovskite Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Performance (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Application Technology (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Photovoltaic System Monitoring, Data Analysis and Modeling (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Advanced Technology for Solar Thermal Cooling, Heating, and Energy Storage—2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Solar Energy Systems (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
