Innovation and Future Trends in the Global Energy Economics
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 April 2026
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation driven by rapid technological innovation, policy reforms, and the urgent need to address climate change. This Special Issue on “Innovation and Future Trends in the Global Energy Economics” invites high-quality research and review papers that explore emerging developments shaping the future of global energy systems. We welcome contributions that address the economic, technological, and policy dimensions of the energy transition—including renewable energy integration, digitalization, energy market reforms, carbon neutrality strategies, sustainable investment, and energy security. The aim is to provide a multidisciplinary platform for scholars and practitioners to share novel insights, methodologies, and case studies that can guide future decision-making in the era of decarbonization and innovation-driven growth.This Special Issue on “Innovation and Future Trends in the Global Energy Economics” invites you to submit papers on, but not limited to, the following topics of interest:
- Innovation and digital transformation in global energy systems;
- Renewable energy economics and investment strategies;
- Energy transition pathways and carbon neutrality policies;
- Energy market reforms, pricing mechanisms, and regulation;
- The role of artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain in energy management;
- Energy security, resilience, and geopolitical dynamics in a changing world;
- Sustainable finance and green technologies for low-carbon development;
- Energy efficiency, smart grids, and demand-side management;
- Decarbonization of industry, transport, and urban energy systems;
- Policy instruments and behavioral insights for sustainable energy transitions.
Dr. Sulaman Muhammad
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy economics
- energy transition
- renewable energy
- energy policy
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