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Value Sharing Mechanisms in Renewable Energy Districts: Technologies, Markets and Policies
edited by , and José Álvaro Nunes Pombo
submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy districts; distributed energy resources; smart grids; energy management systems; local energy markets; flexibility; local trading; policy and regulatory frameworks for renewable energy districts
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
AI-Driven Design and Operational Optimization of E-Fuels and Renewable Energy Systems submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: E-fuel system; process systems engineering; AI-assisted optimization; real-time control & planning; robust optimization; uncertainty modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Solutions for Renewable Energy Communities with the Integration of Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage Systems
edited by
submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy communities; electric vehicles (EVs); battery energy storage systems (BESSs); vehicle-to-grid (V2G); smart charging; energy management; distributed energy resources (DERs); energy flexibility; renewable energy integration; techno-economic assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Recent Advances in Virtual Power Plant Operation and Electricity Markets
edited by Bo Li, Wentao Yang, , Zhuangzhuang Li and
submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual power plant; electricity market; distributed energy resources; artificial intelligence; data center flexibility; transmission–distribution coordination; electric vehicle aggregator; optimal operation
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Advanced Control and Monitoring of High-Voltage Power Systems—2nd Edition
edited by , , Geng Chen and
submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-voltage power systems; green power equipment; insulation condition monitoring; digital twin for grid assets; sustainable grid infrastructure; aging and degradation; lifespan analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section F6: High Voltage)
Smart and Flexible Thermal Energy Systems: Sector Coupling, Renewable Integration, and Decarbonization submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart thermal energy systems; flexible energy systems; sector coupling; renewable energy integration; thermal energy storage; waste heat recovery; heat pumps; integrated energy systems; energy system optimization; decarbonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Advanced Modelling and Optimization for Renewable Energy Systems
edited by
submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: photovoltaic systems; concentrating solar power; renewable hydrogen production; integrated energy systems; low-carbon evaluation; optimal capacity configuration
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Advanced Energy Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage
edited by
submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced energy materials; electrochemical energy storage; rechargeable batteries; electrode materials; advanced electrolytes; interface engineering; energy storage mechanisms; sustainable energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Advanced Energy Materials)
Advanced Biomass-Based Energy and Biorefineries
edited by Kerroum Derbal
submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; biorefineries; lignocellulosic residues; food waste; anaerobic digestion; dark fermentation; photo-fermentation; biogas; biohydrogen; biofuel
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Lithium Batteries for Vehicular Applications—2nd Edition submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; electrified vehicles; battery management systems; battery modeling; battery aging; state of charge; state of health; state of power; fast charging; vehicle energy management
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Advanced Dielectric Materials, Sensing, Monitoring, and Diagnostic Technologies for High-Voltage Equipment in New Power Systems—2nd Edition
edited by , Jiefeng Liu, and Heng Zhang
submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: dielectric; insulation; measurement; fault diagnosis; state evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Innovations in Energy and Environmental Education for Sustainable Transitions
edited by Ronggang Cong
submission deadline 5 Apr 2027 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy and environmental education; sustainable transitions; energy transition; climate change and carbon neutrality education; education for sustainable development; innovative pedagogy; artificial intelligence in education; immersive learning and virtual simulation; digital and data-driven education; experiential and project-based learning; green skills and workforce development; learning assessment and competency development
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Advances in Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Energy and Chemicals
edited by Jingkun Han and
submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; pyrolysis; gasification; bio-oil; syngas; reaction mechanisms; catalytic upgrading
(This special issue belongs to the Section I: Energy Fundamentals and Conversion)
Research on Conversion Technology for Biofuel Production
edited by Wenke Zhao and Weijing Ding
submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1339 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy; biomass; conversion technology; bio-fuel production; mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Novel Electrical Power System Combination with Energy Storage submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1199 | Submission Open
Keywords: power plant; energy storage system; flexible operation; smart grid; AI-driven optimization; energy storage material
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Internal Combustion Engine Performance 2026 submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open
Keywords: internal combustion engine; emission reduction systems; alternative fuels
(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)
Sustainable Energy in the Age of Digitalization submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy management and optimization; renewable energy systems; energy storage; HVAC control; electric and hybrid vehicles; smart grids; power systems; sustainable buildings; energy efficiency; digital energy systems; life cycle assessment; emission reduction; environmental impacts; circularity; energy economy; energy policies
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Advanced Applications and Communication Technologies in Smart Grid
edited by Yasin Kabalci and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: 5G/6G communication; artificial intelligence; blockchain; cybersecurity; demand response; digital twin; electric vehicles; energy storage systems; federated learning; green hydrogen; Internet of Things; machine learning; microgrid; power electronics; power line communication; renewable energy; smart grid; vehicle-to-grid; wireless sensor networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Advances in Batteries for Electric Vehicles: From Materials to Circularity
edited by Francesco Sciatti
submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; electric vehicles; electrode and electrolyte materials; battery degradation; battery management systems; battery diagnostics; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy; battery thermal management; thermal runaway; battery safety; recycling and second life; life cycle assessment; emerging battery technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Advances in CO2 Capture, Transport, Utilization, and Storage Technologies
edited by and Bailian Chen
submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2148 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 enhanced oil recovery (EOR); carbon capture and storage (CCS); reservoir simulation; reactive transport; monitoring and verification; well integrity; machine learning; techno-economic analysis; low-carbon energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)
Power Generation and Electromechanical Energy Conversion
edited by and Zlatko Hanić
submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1592 | Submission Open
Keywords: power generation; electrical machines; power converters; renewable energy sources; electrical vehicles; batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Smart and Sustainable Mobility Systems: Advances in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1497 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric vehicle performance; autonomy estimation; instant consumption; energy losses; advanced light materials; vehicle measurement sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Energy Transfer Management in Personal Transport Vehicles
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1377 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid powertrains; electric vehicles; fuel cell vehicles; energy transfer; energy storage; energy management; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Linear and Nonlinear Electric Circuits: Theoretical Analysis and Applications: 3rd Edition submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 564 | 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)
Advanced Interface Engineering and Scalable Manufacturing of Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by and Dilpreet Singh Mann
submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; interface engineering; defect passivation; charge transport layers; scalable manufacturing; printed photovoltaics; slot-die coating; blade coating; tandem solar cells; flexible solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Numerical Methods for Multiphase Flow and Heat/Mass Transfer in Energy Systems
edited by Zhisong Ou
submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphase flow; heat and mass transfer; numerical simulation; particle fluidization; in-situ underground mining
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Advances in Thermal-Hydraulics and Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Nuclear Energy
edited by , Sheng Zhang and Qingqing Liu
submission deadline 25 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: next-generation nuclear reactors; reactor thermal hydraulics; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Batteries Development: Thermoelectric Materials, Performance and Design
edited by
submission deadline 25 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: battery development; thermoelectric materials; thermal management; electrochemical performance; energy storage systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Planning, Operation and Management of Grid-Connected and Islanded Microgrids
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3090 | Submission Open
Keywords: state-of-energy-based control; microgrid planning and operation; battery storage coordination; multi-microgrid coordination; reliability-oriented design; energy sharing mechanisms; interpretable energy management; planning–operation interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Achieving Sustainable Energy Recovery and Environmental Protection Through Anaerobic Process Optimization submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1506 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomethane; anaerobic process; mathematical modelling; process control; carbon footprint; optimisation
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Innovative Strategies for Sustainable and Efficient Energy Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion and storage; electrochemistry; sustainable energy technologies; kinetics; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; advanced materials for energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Modeling and Optimization of Power Grid
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1001 | Submission Open
Keywords: power system modeling; grid optimization and planning; smart grid and microgrids; renewable energy integration; energy storage systems (ESS); demand response and load management; grid resilience and reliability analysis; AI and machine learning for power systems; cyber–physical energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Integrated Process Modelling and Life-Cycle Sustainability of Bio-Based Fuels submission deadline 10 May 2027 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based fuels; process engineering; process modelling; life-cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA); life-cycle assessment (LCA); techno-economic analysis (TEA); decarbonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Numerical Simulation Techniques for Fluid Flows and Heat Transfer—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational fluid dynamics (CFD); heat transfer; numerical methods; fluid dynamics; simulation techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Heat Transfer Modeling—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1085 | Submission Open
Keywords: CFD; heat transfer; thermal engineering; thermal systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Fundamentals and Applications of Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by and
submission deadline 25 May 2027 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; materials physics and chemistry; perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Highly Efficient Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Technologies—2nd Edition
edited by and Hamid Torab
submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1643 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal energy storage ; latent heat ; sensible heat ; thermochemical ; design ; phase-change materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Thermal Management in Industrial Carbon Capture and Storage Processes
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1234 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon capture; storage; thermal management; heat integration; energy efficiency; compression; transport; regeneration; modelling; design; control; optimization; monitoring; safety; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)
Modelling, Analysis and Control of AC/DC Power Systems with High Penetration of Renewable Energy—2nd Edition
edited by Shilin Gao, Zongsheng Zheng and
submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 870 | Submission Open
Keywords: AC/DC power system; renewable energy; stability analysis; control; modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Advances in Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; smart grid; artificial intelligence in energy storage; energy management systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Renewable Fuels and Catalysis: Expanding Pathways from CO2 and Hydrogen to Methanol, Ethanol, Methane, and Biofuels
edited by Mohammad Yusuf and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1702 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen; energy and fuels; catalysis; CCU; renewable methanol; sustainable fuels
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Operation and Planning of Distribution Systems Under High Renewable Penetration
edited by , Chao Deng, , Chengfu Wang, Haijun Liao and Bo Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2131 | Submission Open
Keywords: distribution systems; renewable energy integration; transactive energy; distributed operation; voltage and frequency regulation; system resilience; multi-energy coordination
(This special issue belongs to the Section F2: Distributed Energy System)
Advances in Nuclear Thermal and Electric Propulsion
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1499 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP); nuclear electric propulsion (NEP); high-temperature propellant; electric thrusters; thermal management; space exploration; deep space missions; ion thrusters; plasma thrusters; propulsion efficiency; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
AI and Data-Driven Approaches for Distributed Energy Resource Control submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed energy resources (DERs); AI-based control; data-driven energy management; optimization and coordination; multi-agent control systems; predictive and real-time control; smart grids and microgrids; flexibility and resilience in energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Advanced Control, Optimization, Stability and Reliability of Microgrids and Power Systems—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open
Keywords: microgrids; power systems; control of microgrids; optimization in microgrids; stability of microgrids; reliability of microgrids and power systems; integrating renewable energy sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Electric and Hydrogen Vehicles in Urban Transport Systems: The Current State, Plans, and Technical Requirements—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric vehicles; hydrogen vehicles; fleet management; technical conditions of electric vehicles; technical conditions of hydrogen vehicles; electric shared mobility; hydrogen shared mobility; mobility management; urban transport systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Mechanisms of CO2 Sequestration and Enhanced Oil Recovery Dynamics
edited by and Yong Liu
submission deadline 5 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 sequestration; CO2-enhanced oil recovery; geological carbon storage; multiphase flow; reservoir dynamics; carbon capture utilization and storage; energy transition; storage security
(This special issue belongs to the Section H: Geo-Energy)
Optimization and Control for Enhanced Resilience of Distributed Energy Resources in Next-Generation Smart Grid Architectures submission deadline 20 Jul 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 784 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed energy resources (DERs); smart grid resilience; optimization algorithms; control systems; green hydrogen production and power-to-gas; decentralized energy management; electric vehicles, V2G, and second-life applications; renewable and energy storage integration; fault-tolerant control; intelligent energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Renewable Power Generation Technologies submission deadline 31 Jul 2027 | Viewed by 497 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; generation technologies; optimization; storage; smart grids; hybrid sources; modelling; energy policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Available Energy and Environmental Economics—3rd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy economics; energy efficiency; energy risk; environment sustainable development; tourism carbon emission
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
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