The Role of Energy Systems and AI in Energy Transition, Economic Resilience, and Sustainable Development

Dear Colleagues,

The increasing pursuit of decarbonisation, energy security, and sustainable economic development is reshaping the global energy landscape. Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources requires strategies to incorporate innovations and developments in technology, regulations, and policies. Artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a potent tool for enhancing efficiency and optimising resource allocation, enhancing and accelerating the deployment of renewable energy systems.

This Special Issue explores the role of energy systems and AI in transitioning to renewable energy within the broader contexts of energy security, energy economics, and sustainable development. It aims to bring together cutting-edge research that examines, for example, how AI-driven innovations are reshaping energy markets, improving grid resilience, and supporting policy decision-making. It comes at a time of growing global concerns about the dangers of climate change and the urgent need for decarbonisation. The issue is also expected to address the ethical and regulatory implications of AI’s adoption in energy systems, ensuring that technological advancements align with societal and environmental goals.

This Special Issue focuses on the strategies necessary to integrate energy systems, technological advancements, policy reforms, and economic incentives for energy security, economics, and sustainable development. It also focuses on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in accelerating energy transition, improving energy grid management, supporting data-driven policymaking, enhancing resource allocation, improving the efficiency of energy generation, distribution, and consumption, and optimising the integration of renewable energy. Furthermore, the issue explores the synergies between energy systems and AI in the context of energy security, economic development, and environmental sustainability.

The scope of this Special Issue covers a broad range of interdisciplinary topics at the intersection of energy systems, technology, economics, energy security, and economic development. It is expected to cover topics related to energy transition, energy poverty, energy security, conflicts, the use of AI in improving energy efficiency, forecasting demand and integrating renewable energy sources into traditional energy infrastructures, and the economics of other alternative fuels in future energy systems (e.g., hydrogen). Additionally, the issue will explore the role of foreign direct investments, trade integration, and the impact of environmental regulations on renewable energy transition. The issue also aims to offer new empirical evidence, case studies, insights, and recommendations.

This Special Issue aims to contribute to the ongoing academic and policy discussions and literature on energy transition. It is expected to offer perspectives on AI’s role in energy systems and integrate AI-driven solutions for energy transition, energy security, economic feasibility, and sustainability discussions.

We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute to this Special Issue and help to advance this field’s growing knowledge. The issue provides a platform for sharing insights, strategies, and solutions that address the challenges and opportunities of the global energy transition.

Dr. Mohga Bassim
Dr. Mohamed M. Elheddad
Guest Editors

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• energy systems
• renewable energy
• AI
• energy transition
• energy economics
• energy security
• energy poverty
• sustainable development
• technological innovation
• decarbonisation