Recent Advances on Renewable Energy Systems Toward Sustainable Development

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, “Recent Advances on Renewable Energy Systems Toward Sustainable Development”, aims to collect high-impact articles that focus on innovative research and emerging technologies that can assist the global transition toward clean and sustainable energy systems. It captures all related technologies—such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydropower, and combinations of hybrid systems—along with breakthrough system integrations, including energy storage, autonomous operation, energy management, and minimal environmental impact.

We welcome contributions that explore and apply sustainable design, zero environmental impact, and novel integration strategies in zero-carbon infrastructure alongside energy security. By addressing technical, economic, and policy challenges, this Special Issue offers valuable insights for accelerating renewable energy adoption, fostering resilience, and promoting sustainable development aligned with global climate and energy goals at both local and international levels.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Renewable energy systems and energy storage;
• Emerging clean technologies in sustainable development;
• Environmental impacts (LCA, LCC);
• Smart grids and integrated energy systems;
• Hydrogen energy, fuel cells, and water electrolyzers;
• Energy efficiency and optimization;
• Green policies and energy transition;
• Energy management, control systems, and optimization.

Prof. Dr. Spiros Papaefthimiou
Dr. Dimitris Ipsakis
Guest Editors

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