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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Technology Trends, Challenges and Opportunities—3rd Edition

edited by

Christos-Spyridon Karavas

Konstantinos G. Arvanitis

Athanasios Karlis

and

Dimitrios Piromalis

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric vehicles; charging stations; smart grids; renewable energy; energy efficiency and demand response; energy storage systems; power quality; vehicle dynamics; motion control; vehicle stability control; environmental issues; life-cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)

Recent Developments in Offshore Renewable Energies: Wind, Wave, Tidal, and Ocean Energy

edited by

Dimitri V. Val

and Daniil Yurchenko

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2981 | Submission Open

Keywords: offshore wind turbines; wave energy converters; tidal energy converters; floating solar energy; integrated offshore renewable energy systems; installation; operation and maintenance; reliability; availability; digital technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)

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

edited by

Mohga Bassim

and Mohamed M. Elheddad

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1076 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy systems; renewable energy; AI; energy transition; energy economics; energy security; energy poverty; sustainable development; technological innovation; decarbonisation

(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)

Bioenergy from Waste: Innovations in Organic Waste and Biomass Valorization

edited by

Ana Matin

, Nives Jovičić and

Ivan Brandić

submission deadline 27 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioenergy; organic waste; biomass valorization; waste to energy; circular bioeconomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)

Advances in Thermal Management and Reliability of Electronic Systems

edited by

Vincenzo d'Alessandro

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1816 | Submission Open

Keywords: electronic components and systems; multiphysics simulation and modeling; thermal characterization; ther-mo-mechanical and reliability-tested measurements; thermal resistance; thermally-induced reliability degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)

Intelligent Energy Technical Studies About Automobiles, New Energy Vehicles and Key Systems in the Energy Field

edited by Mingzhang Pan, Shiqing Huang,

Xiaohuan Zhao

and Wenhua Zhang

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5260 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent energy technical studies; smart grid technologies and electric transport systems; renewable energy integration systems; intelligent energy solutions for future industrial applications; energy systems for safety-critical applications; novel applications of intelligent energy systems; diversified energy systems and management; systemic energy solutions; high-resilience energy systems; real-time and predictive system monitoring techniques; efficient energy-optimizing design methods; advanced system modeling approaches; analyses of energy systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)

Advancements in Sustainable Energy Technologies: Innovations, Integration, and Impact—2nd Edition

edited by

Sunel Kumar

Dingkun Yuan

and Xinlu Han

submission deadline 8 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen; CO2 capture and storage; gasification and pyrolysis; coal and biomass; ammonia conversion; bunsen reaction; life cycle assessment; air pollutant; ansys and aspen plus simulation; tube furnace and drop tube furnace; waste to energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)

Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Energy Management and Smart Energy Systems

edited by

Panagiotis Michailidis

Iakovos T. Michailidis

and Elias B. Kosmatopoulos

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3603 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; energy management optimization; smart grids; smart homes; microgrids; smart energy systems; building optimization and control; building energy management systems; renewable energy systems; energy storage systems; electric vehicles; demand response; adaptive control; reinforcement learning; model predictive control; internet of things; decarbonization

(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)

Sustainable and Intelligent Energy Systems and Processes: Recent Advances and Challenges (2nd Edition)

edited by

Mateo Bašić

, Marko Vekić and

Ivan Grgić

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; intelligent control; renewable energy; reliability and resilience; smart grid; energy storage; edge computing; FACTS; power quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)

Organic-Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells: Recent Advances in Performance and Stability

edited by Nabonswendé Aïda Nadege Ouedraogo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; organic-inorganic perovskite; optimization techniques; high performance; long-term stability; efficiency enhancement; device engineering; interface engineering; degradation mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)

The Role of Cyber–Physical Systems in Critical Network Infrastructure (CNI)

edited by

Tawfik Al-Hadhrami

and Fuad A. Ghaleb

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyber– physical systems; CPS security and resilience; renewable energy security; IT– OT convergence; cyber threats; industrial control systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)

Research Trends of Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Buildings

edited by

Roberto de Lieto Vollaro

Luca Evangelisti

and

Edoardo De Cristo

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12039 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal comfort; energy efficiency; renewables; energy communities; case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)

Optimized Thermal Energy Storage Technology Based on Phase Change Material

edited by

Sarvenaz Sobhansarbandi

and Tugba Turnaoglu

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3223 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal-energy storage (TES); phase change materials (PCMs); latent-heat storage; energy efficiency; heat-transfer enhancement; thermal conductivity; PCM characterization; TES-system design; modeling and simulation; renewable-energy integration; sustainable buildings; solar thermal energy; waste heat recovery; thermal management; heat exchangers

(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)

Novel and Emerging Energy Systems

edited by

Hao Shi

Mohammad Alnajideen

and Paweł Czyżewski

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4695 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy innovation; energy flexibility; hybrid energy systems; ammonia/hydrogen for power; power electronics in renewable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)

New Challenges in Transportation Systems for Sustainable Energy Consumption and Smart Cities

edited by

and Piotr Durajczyk

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 445 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy transition; energy saving; energy consumption; energy intensity; renewable energy; green energy; electromobility; electric vehicles; hybrid vehicles; hydrogen vehicles; smart vehicles; zero-emission vehicles; low-emission vehicles; clean transportation system; energy management in transportation system; energy management in logistics; energy management in smart cities; charging stations

(This special issue belongs to the Section G1: Smart Cities and Urban Management)

Advances in Power and Electrical Engineering

edited by Ningyi Dai, Li Liu, Ge Chen and

Tek-Tjing Lie

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart grid; integrated energy system; renewable energy; power electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)

Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems: Prospect Development and Challenges

edited by

Georgios E. Arnaoutakis

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13482 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells and PV systems; concentrated solar power (CSP); optical materials and photonics; solar energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)

Design, Analysis and Operation of Renewable Energy Systems

edited by

Maciej Żołądek

and Luca Cimmino

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3459 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy systems; hybrid energy systems; energy storage; wind turbine; photovoltaics; polygeneration; hydrogen energy storage; energy policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)

Development of Energy Harvesting Systems and Methods from Uncommon Sources: 2nd Edition

edited by

Paweł Ligęza

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 766 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy harvesting; energy sources; unconventional sources and methods; smart methods; artificial intelligence methods; distributed systems; waste utilizing; post-mining energy; post-industry energy; biological energy systems; metrological problems; personal devices; micro and nano devices; energy storage systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)

Threats and Protection of Energy Systems

edited by

Tomasz Kisielewicz

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: safety and security power systems; dual-use innovative power energy solutions; intrusion detection/prevention systems; software multi-agent solutions for power systems; energy infrastructure security; risk assessment and management; energy transition by design; contemporary threats of power energy systems; technological aspects of energy security

(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)

Next-Generation Electric Machines: Design, Control, and Fault Diagnosis

edited by

Yannis L. Karnavas

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric machines; electromagnetic/thermal design; new materials and magnetic composites; multiphysics modeling approaches; electrical machine control; electric propulsion; electric machines in transportation electrification; fault diagnosis; fault-tolerant methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)

Comprehensive Design and Optimization of Electrode Materials for Lithium- and Sodium-Ion Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Rui Wang

, Jun Wang and Ziwei Chen

submission deadline 3 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-/sodium-ion batteries; cathode materials; structural regulation; electrochemical performance; defect engineering; advanced characterization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)

Exploring Renewable Energy: Innovations in Wind and Tidal Energy Turbines

edited by

Eric L. Bibeau

and

Sylvain Guillou

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 558 | Submission Open

Keywords: wind energy; offshore wind energy; ocean energy; tidal turbines; hydrokinetic turbines; river hydrokinetic

(This special issue belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)

Optimization Design of Electromagnetic Mechanism

edited by

Zijiao Zhang

and Koichi Matsuda

submission deadline 12 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 922 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric machine; linear motor; planar motor; electromagnetic mechanism design; electromagnetic mechanism optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)

Energy Storage Devices: New Advances in Material Design and Electrochemical Performance of Supercapacitors

edited by Niraj Kumar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: supercapacitors; energy storage materials; electrochemical performance; sustainable energy solutions; advanced nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)

New Journey of Energy and Electric Vehicle Revolutions-Infinities Possibilities in the Science World: In Honor of Prof. Dr. C.C. Chan’s 90th Birthday

edited by

Ziqiang Zhu

, Fred Eastham,

James L. Kirtley

, Kwok Tong Chau,

Dianguo Xu

, Zhengming Zhao,

Ming Cheng

and

Dawei Liang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10543 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence engine; battery; battery charging; direct torque control; electric drives; electric vehicles; electrical machines; field oriented control; induction machines; information technology; integration of energy; intelligent connected vehicles; micro grid; model reference control; modern control theory; optimization; permanent magnet; permanent magnet machines; powertrains; renewable energy; sensorless control; smart energy; switched reluctance machines; synchronous machines; traction control; transportation and humanity; vector control

(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)

Advances in Thermal Analysis of Electrical Equipment and Power Electronics

edited by

Alhussein Albarbar

and

Xiang Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7682 | Submission Open

Keywords: power electronic devices thermal characteristics; thermal analysis of static and rotating machines; transformers thermal based fault diagnosis methods; thermal performance of energy storage technologies; hydrogen fuel cells thermal behavior; thermal characterization of renewable energy systems; thermal efficiency of industrial heating process

(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)

Development and Modeling of Energy Storage Systems for Future Power Grids

edited by

Dario Pelosi

and Lorenzo Trombetti

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1212 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage systems; renewables; grid services; power and energy management; control strategies; electric vehicles; microgrids

(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)

Advanced Control and Operation of Distributed Energy Resources in Modern Power Systems

edited by

Il-Yop Chung

and

Seon-Ju Ahn

submission deadline 7 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: distributed energy resources; power distribution systems; integration of renewable energy resources; power system stability; flexibility; sector coupling; advanced distribution management systems (ADMS); distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS); non-wires alternatives (NWA); microgrids; virtual power plants; demand response; distribution system operator (DSO); TSO– DSO cooperation

(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)

Advanced Control Methods for Power Electronics, Energy Storage, Photovoltaics, and Microgrids

edited by

Alexandre De Bernardinis

and Mariem Dardouri

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: power electronics-based systems; energy storage systems; photovoltaic energy; advancements in semiconductors; high-efficiency power electronics system topologies; advanced control techniques; fault detection and fault tolerance; reliability of power electronics systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)

Cyber Security in Microgrids and Smart Grids—2nd Edition

edited by

Sen Tan

José Matas

and

Jorge El Mariachet

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open

Keywords: cybersecurity; microgrids; smart grids; cyberattack detection; distributed energy resources (DERs); grid resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)

Advances in Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency in Buildings

edited by

Giulia Lamberti

and

Chiara Burattini

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: indoor environmental quality; energy efficiency; building resilience; healthy buildings; sustainability; human comfort

(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)

Linear and Nonlinear Electric Circuits: Theoretical Analysis and Applications: 3rd Edition

edited by

Ioana-Gabriela Sirbu

and

Lucian Mandache

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: linear circuit; nonlinear circuit; solving methods; software tools for circuit simulation; computer-aided design; equivalent circuits; mathematical techniques; numerical techniques; electronics; converters; sensors; filter design; electrical and electronic devices; power networks

(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)

Selected Papers from the RH2EDIN_2025: Renewables for Industrial Defossilization

edited by José M. Abelleira-Pereira, Francisco Trujillo and María de la Luz Martín Martín

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging renewables; renewable H2 production; renewable H2 valleys and corridors; advances in H2 storage; power-to-X

Recent Developments in the Production of Biodiesel

edited by Pawel Mierczynski

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodiesel production; heterogeneous catalysts; kinetics; nanocatalysts; biodiesel processing; bimetallic catalysts; reaction mechanism studies; surface studies of the catalytic materials; utilization of glycerol; glycerol utilization; homogenous catalysts

(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)

Supercapacitors and Their Applications: Advances and Challenges

edited by

Mauro Zucca

and Gert Rietveld

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: supercapacitors; aging; characterization; charge management; diagnosis; economical assessment; energy harvesting; grid forming; measurements; modeling; power converters; power electronics; predictive maintenance; simulation; sizing algorithms; special devices; state of charge; state of health; supercapacitor integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)

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