Economic and Technological Advances Shaping the Energy Transition
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 11
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Interests: power system economics; energy markets; energy and climate policy; energy transition; energy planning; mathematical modeling; decision support systems; optimization of power systems
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Interests: mathematical modeling; optimization; combined heat and power; district heating; energy system planning and operation; distributed energy systems; energy management systems; power system economics; sustainable energy transitions
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global energy transition is entering a critical stage as climate objectives, geopolitical dynamics, and economic pressures accelerate the need for profound structural change. Policy frameworks such as the European Green Deal highlight ambitious targets for emissions reduction and climate neutrality, requiring coordinated action across energy markets, industry, and public institutions. At the same time, volatility in energy prices, investment demands, and regulatory uncertainty pose significant economic challenges for stakeholders navigating this transformation.
Parallel to these developments, rapid technological progress is reshaping energy systems through expanding renewable energy, smart grids, energy storage, and low-carbon transport solutions. While these innovations create substantial opportunities for efficiency and decarbonization, their deployment varies across regions and sectors, resulting in uneven transition trajectories and differing technological readiness levels.
In this Special Issue, we focus on the interaction between economic conditions and technological innovation in shaping the pace, effectiveness, and equity of the energy transition. We invite contributions examining analytical frameworks, policy instruments, emerging technologies, and systemic changes that support the development of resilient, sustainable, and economically viable energy systems.
Contribution topics:
- Energy transition;
- Energy economics;
- Energy market dynamics and integration;
- Climate and energy policy instruments;
- Power generation system transformation;
- Intelligent power systems and district heating networks;
- Demand-side management and energy storage solutions;
- Artificial intelligence in energy modelling and system optimization;
- Innovative energy system architectures;
- Advanced energy storage technologies;
- Energy efficiency strategies and implementation;
- Renewable energy development and deployment;
- Low- and zero-emission transportation systems;
- Smart grid technologies and applications.
Prof. Dr. Jacek Kamiński
Dr. Pablo Benalcazar
Dr. Przemysław Kaszyński
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable and resilient energy systems
- energy transition
- energy policy
- energy economics
- energy markets
- energy security
- power systems
- smart grids
- demand-side management
- distributed energy resources
- energy storage technologies
- renewable energy systems
- energy efficiency
- low- and zero-emission transport
- electrification of mobility and industry
- artificial intelligence in energy modelling
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