Energy Security of the European Union in Light of Sustainable Development
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 November 2025 | Viewed by 15
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Interests: energy security; energy mix; critical raw materials; energy transformation; clean coal technologies
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Interests: critical raw materials; energy transformation; clean coal technologies
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Interests: energy security; coal processing; industrial process automation; digital signal processing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In light of recent political events, the energy security of the European Union is taking on a new importance. It will be necessary to find ways to ensure access to energy from new, stable sources in terms of supply and price. This can be done by diversifying supplies and by seeking technological solutions that enable the use of domestic energy sources. All steps taken should be consistent with the assumptions of sustainable development, as well as the EU's climate goals. Therefore, in the near future, the Member States will face a complex and difficult task. In addition to accessing energy sources, it will be necessary to ensure the supply of critical raw materials, such as rare earth elements (REE), without which the energy transformation will be impossible. REE will also ensure the development of artificial intelligence, which, among other things, will support the decarbonization of energy systems in countries around the world. The aim of this Special Issue is to present and disseminate the latest achievements in the following fields:
- Energy transition and energy security;
- Circular economy;
- Critical raw materials in energy transformation;
- Energy policy, energy independence;
- Energy diversification strategies;
- Energy acquisition from local sources;
- Stable energy sources, smart energy grids, and energy hubs;
- The role of artificial intelligence in energy transition.
Moreover, studies on other topics related to ensuring energy security during the energy transformation process in accordance with the principles and goals of sustainable development are also welcome.
We invite original manuscripts, review papers, or case studies related to the above-mentioned topics. We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Aurelia Rybak
Dr. Aleksandra Rybak
Prof. Dr. Jarosław Joostberens
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy security
- energy transition
- energy policy
- stable energy sources
- sustainable development
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