Recent Advances and New Challenges in Solar–Wind Hybrid Energy Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Solar and wind energy are two key renewable energy sources that have gained significant traction recently. Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbine technologies have advanced rapidly, substantially contributing to global energy generation. Combining these two renewable sources into hybrid energy systems offers several advantages, including improved reliability, energy production optimization, and better resource utilization. This Special Issue explores recent advances and addresses emerging challenges in developing, integrating, and optimizing solar–wind hybrid energy systems.

This Special Issue seeks original research articles, review papers, and case studies covering a wide range of topics related to solar–wind hybrid energy systems, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Advanced modeling and simulation techniques for solar–wind hybrid systems.
2. Optimization methods for hybrid system design, operation, and control.
3. Integration strategies for maximizing energy production and grid integration.
4. Technological innovations in solar PV, wind turbines, and energy storage systems for hybrid applications.
5. Performance evaluation and case studies of deployed solar–wind hybrid projects.
6. Economic and environmental assessments of hybrid energy systems.
7. Policy, regulatory, and market challenges as well as opportunities for solar–wind hybrid deployment.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and contributions to this exciting Special Issue on "Recent Advances and New Challenges in Solar–Wind Hybrid Energy Systems".

Prof. Dr. Adrian Ilinca
Guest Editor

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• solar–wind hybrid systems
• renewable energy integration
• energy storage
• grid integration
• optimization
• modeling and simulation
• energy management
• case studies
• smart grid
• microgrid
• hybrid energy generation
• energy transition