Development and Efficient Utilization of Renewable and Clean Energy
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "B: Energy and Environment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 43
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy quality; energy and buildings; energy and environmental indicators; renewable energy systems; sustainable energy systems; engineering education
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2. ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
3. ISEP, Polytechnic of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4249-015 Porto, Portugal
Interests: biofuels; biomass; biorefineries; LCA; microalgal fuels; waste-to-energy; renewable energy; sustainable buildings; sustainable energy systems
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2. ISEP, Polytechnic of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4249-015 Porto, Portugal
Interests: design of the mechatronic (pneumatic and oil-hydraulics) system; maintenance; robotics; AI and mechanical engineering
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Interests: sustainability; environment; energy; LCA; optimization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Energy is the foundation of civilization. Since the dawn of time, humanity has relied on energy for survival and progress. Technological advancements have enabled the use of various energy sources, providing comfort and well-being while also causing significant environmental impacts. Today, the challenges we face are even greater: traditional energy production sources are no longer sufficient to meet society’s growing demands without compromising ecological balance.
In this context, adopting more efficient, safe, and sustainable technologies is essential. Innovation in the energy sector must focus on clean and renewable solutions, ensuring not only the continuity of human development but also the preservation of the planet for future generations.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for technical and scientific collaboration, fostering knowledge exchange and the dissemination of the latest advancements in the energy field. By bringing together researchers, engineers, and experts, we can contribute to building a more sustainable energy future—one that balances economic growth, environmental responsibility, and quality of life.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced control and monitoring systems;
- Advanced energy technologies;
- Energy efficiency;
- Energy markets;
- Energy policy, economics, planning, and regulation;
- Integrated energy systems;
- Modelling, simulation, and forecasting of energy and carbon markets;
- Nanotechnology applications to renewable energy;
- Renewable energy;
- Risk management issues in the energy sector;
- Smart grids;
- Sustainable cities;
- Sustainable buildings;
- Building retrofit and refurbishment;
- Energy-related eco-design and eco-efficiency;
- Efficient use of energy;
- Energy impact assessment;
- Life-cycle analysis methodologies in energy production/consumption;
- Sustainable communities;
- Risk assessment;
- Education for clean energy;
- Education for rational use of energy;
- Energy in Sustainable Development;
- Behaviors supporting energy sustainability.
Prof. Dr. Carlos Felgueiras
Prof. Dr. Nídia Caetano
Dr. Adriano A. Santos
Dr. Florinda Martins
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy
- clean energy
- energy efficiency
- energy markets
- integrated energy systems
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