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Innovative Approaches to Retrofitting for Sustainable Built Environments submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 667 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable retrofitting; energy efficiency; net-zero retrofit; sustainable built environment; retrofitting at scale; retrofit regulations; retrofitting strategies; climate change mitigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Trends and Challenges in Cyber-Physical Energy Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open
Keywords: decentralized control; distributed control; optimization strategies; cyber-physical systems (CPSs); energy systems control; smart grid technologies; smart grids; smart metering; energy distribution; grid modernization; cybersecurity in energy; data privacy; energy system protection; security protocols; intrusion detection; privacy mechanisms; internet of things (IOT); network reliability; smart grid communication; CPES networking; digital twins; energy system simulation; modeling techniques; simulation tools; virtual energy systems; predictive modeling; ai in energy systems; smart energy management; data-driven maintenance; CPES implementation; cybersecurity standards; energy regulations; regulatory compliance; policy development
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advances in Hydrogen and Carbon Value Chains in Green Electrification submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open
Keywords: green hydrogen; hydrogen value chain; hydrogen storage; water electrolysis technologies; life cycle assessment; value chain design; energy systems; power-to-hydrogen-to-power; green electrification
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Circular Economy in Energy Infrastructure
edited by Myriam Ertz
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular energy systems; resource recovery; sustainable energy storage; circular economy; resource efficiency; energy system optimization; circular energy policy; circular energy regulatory framework; circular energy consumption; lifecycle assessment of energy systems; circular energy business models; circular energy strategies; modular energy systems; social equity in energy; circular energy governance; energy-efficient technologies; renewable and recycled materials in energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Recent Advances in Biomass Energy Utilization and Conversion
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; waste; upgrading; variable renewable sources; bioenergy; biohydrogen; biofuels; sustainable aviation fuels; process integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Next-Generation Wide Band Gap Device Architectures for Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Applications submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open
Keywords: gallium nitride; silicon carbide; transistors; diodes; power electronics; spice model; circuits and drivers
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Advances in Power Systems and Energy Technologies: Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition
edited by Han Yang and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grid; power system analysis; renewable energy; energy storage; power electronics; microgrid integration; electrification of transportation; energy policy; sustainability; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Internal Combustion Engines submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: internal combustion engines; fuel injection; combustion technologies; alternative fuels; renewable fuels; waste heat recovery; emission reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)
Advanced Machine Learning and Big Data Technologies for Smart Cities and Grids—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; big data; smart cities; smart grids
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Research and Development of Compressed Air Energy Storage System and Distributed Energy System
edited by , and Yilin Zhu
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open
Keywords: compressed air energy storage; distributed energy system; renewable energy; system integration; thermodynamic analysis; off-design operation; dynamic performance; optimization; control strategy
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Next-Generation Energy Systems for the Maritime Sector: DC Microgrids, Sustainable Practices, and Digitalization submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open
Keywords: maritime power systems; electrical ships; ferries; and vessels; seaport energy systems; DC microgrids and hybrid AC/DC systems; green energy integration; sustainable green shipping; digital transformation in maritime operations; advanced energy management
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advances in Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation
edited by Ravindra Prajapati
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioenergy; biofuel; biorefineries; sustainable feedstock; waste-to-energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Power Electronic and Power Conversion Systems for Renewable Energy: 2nd Edition
edited by Yun Zhang, , Fei Gao, Mingxing Du, and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: power electric systems; power conversion; renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Green Aerospace Propulsion Technology and Sustainable Energy System Innovation submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable aviation; green propulsion technologies; hydrogen combustion; ammonia combustion; hybrid– electric aircraft; sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs); plasma-assisted combustion; fuel cells; digital twin in propulsion
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Control, Energy Management and Battery Management of Electric Vehicles
edited by and Alejandro Clemente
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric vehicles; energy management system; battery management system; state monitoring; state estimation; battery thermal management; fast charging technologies; vehicle-to-grid integration; intelligent control strategies; fault diagnosis; energy optimization; optimal power distribution; grid integration of EVs; degradation mitigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Advanced Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: vehicle-to-grid; grid-to-vehicle; smart charging and discharging; renewable energy sources; cybersecurity; privacy; machine learning; multi-agent systems; data analytics
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
The Evolution of Power Converter for Power Electronics and Voltage Control
edited by , Andrea Vicenzutti and Massimiliano Chiandone
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: power electronics; power systems; BESS; grid forming; optimal control algorithms; renewable energy; IoT; voltage regulation and control; subsynchronous resonance; voltage dips; converter control interactions; black start capability
(This special issue belongs to the Section F3: Power Electronics)
Advances in Battery Degradation and Recycling submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5245 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion; battery reuse; second-life batteries; recycling; battery testing; degradation; capacity; modelling; electric vehicles; module failure; thermal management; battery safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)
Development and Validation of Methodologies for Structural Monitoring of Floating Wind Turbines
edited by Francisco Pimenta, Eleonora Tronci and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4110 | Submission Open
Keywords: floating wind turbines; operational modal analysis; structural dynamics; structural health monitoring; fatigue evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)
Advances in Power Converters and Microgrids
edited by Vikram Roy Chowdhury
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3484 | Submission Open
Keywords: DC/AC systems; converters; microgrid; grid-forming technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Biomass Pretreatment and Characterization for Advanced Biofuels and Biochemicals Production
edited by Chengyan Wen, Jingcheng Wu and Yuting Zhu
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2785 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass pretreatment; biomass conversion; biochemicals; biofuels
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Energy Data Spaces: Architectures, Concepts and Applications
edited by Aris Dimeas
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2305 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy data spaces; federated architectures; interoperability; data driven application; digital twin; innovative business models for data spaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Carbon Neutrality Through Green Innovations—the Role of the Renewable Energy: 4th Edition
edited by Mirela Panait, , , Cosimo Magazzino and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2167 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon neutrality; climate change; carbon footprint; carbon reduction; sustainable development; renewable energy clean technologies; green innovations; energy efficiency improvements; ESG issues; CSR and non-financial performance; energy poverty; energy transition; nuclear energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Digital Engineering for Future Smart Cities submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1922 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart buildings; smart cities; smart energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Hybrid Intelligent Modeling Technology and Optimization Strategy for Industrial Energy Consumption Processes: 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1858 | Submission Open
Keywords: data-driven modeling; industrial energy consumption processes; machine learning; optimization; hybrid intelligent
(This special issue belongs to the Section K: State-of-the-Art Energy Related Technologies)
Recent Advances in Geothermal Energy Systems and Reservoir Engineering submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1432 | Submission Open
Keywords: geothermal reservoirs; enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs); subsurface modeling; sustainable drilling; hybrid energy systems; geothermal policy; machine learning in geothermal systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section H2: Geothermal)
The Sustainability of Energy Production from Biomass and Biofuel Technologies
edited by Byung Sun Yu
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological CO2 conversion; microorganisms; sustainable bioprocesses; valuable substances; bioreactor technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Heat Transfer in Heat Exchangers: 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 954 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat exchanger; innovative designs; heat transfer fluid; surface enhancement; heat transfer intensification
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Fuel Cell Innovations: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by Wenzhen Fang, Pu He, Fan Bai and Zhuo Zhang
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cell; design and optimization; durability; modelling; theory; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Design and Monitoring Technology for Diesel-Electric Hybrid Power System
edited by and Leone Martellucci
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open
Keywords: diesel hybrid; mild hybrids; economic analysis; system overview; system optimization; vehicle management; control logic
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
The Role of Energy Systems and AI in Energy Transition, Economic Resilience, and Sustainable Development
edited by and Mohamed M. Elheddad
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 722 | 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)
Towards Achieving a Balance Between Environmental and Energy Consumption
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; energy efficiency; sustainable transportation; energy from waste; energy and society; environment management
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Renewable Energy System Forecasting and Maintenance Management submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 533 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy systems; energy forecasting; predictive maintenance; condition monitoring; fault detection and diagnosis; rotating electric machines; wind energy conversion systems; solar energy management; artificial intelligence in energy systems; machine learning for energy forecasting; digital twin technology; IoT-based energy monitoring; grid integration of renewables; power electronics for renewable energy; reliability and fault-tolerant design; vibration and thermal analysis; energy storage optimization; big data in renewable energy; smart grid and renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Advances in Heat Pump Technologies for Energy Efficiency Enhancement and Decarbonization submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat pumps; heat transformers; energy efficiency enhancement; decarbonization; building sector; industrial applications; heat recovery; low-GWP refrigerants; renewable energy integration; district heating and cooling; thermodynamic optimization; smart buildings; thermal storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Advances in Microgrid Power Management: Cutting-Edge Approaches and Emerging Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open
Keywords: microgrid power management; distributed generation systems; renewable energy; AC/DC microgrid; power electronic interfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Energy Management and Control System of Electric Vehicles submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric vehicle energy management; battery management; regenerative braking; vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
New Advances in Chemical Energy Conversion and Storage
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy harvesting; storage and conversion; structure– property relationship; microstructure and fundamental mechanism.
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Energy Economics: Global Trends in Technology and Policy—2nd Edition
edited by , Greg Gelles and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: resilient energy; climate change; nuclear fusion; bio-energy; biofuels; renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Performance and Emissions of Vehicles and Internal Combustion Engines submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: engine performance; fuel consumption; exhaust emissions; combustion efficiency; alternative fuels; emission control technologies; vehicle testing; regulatory standards
(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)
Batteries and Energy Storage Systems: Towards a Sustainable Energy Future submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: battery management systems; energy storage systems; battery thermal management; hydrogen-based storage systems; smart grid; renewable energy sources; structural batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Biomass and Waste Valorization for Biofuel and Bioproducts Production
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste-to-energy strategies; conversion technologies; pretreatment technologies; biotransformation of biofuels; energy recovery; waste management; sustainability; biogas; biomethane; biohydrogen; bioethanol; biodiesel; bio-oil
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Advances in Nanomaterial-Based Sustainable Energy Harvesting Technologies
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; energy harvesting; sustainability; piezoelectric; triboelectric; magnetoelectric; thermoelectric; photovoltaic; quantum dots; perovskites; plasmonic nanostructures; multiferroic materials; polymer nanocomposites; flexibility; wearable; green synthesis; eco-friendly; lifecycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Advanced Energy Materials)
Advances in Cavitation Technology for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrodynamic cavitation technology; novel cavitation reactors; environmental pollution control; energy conversion; computational fluid dynamics; marine ranching; cavitation Jet
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Green Hydrogen Production from Water Electrolysis
edited by Aoni Xu
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysts; electrochemistry; levelized cost of hydrogen; renewable energy; electrolyzer; reactor; design; fluid mechanics; system integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Advances in Insulation Materials for Power Systems: Performance, Reliability, and Sustainability
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: insulation materials; high-voltage insulation; dielectric materials; nanocomposite insulation; aging and degradation; condition monitoring; partial discharge analysis; eco-friendly insulation; electrical insulation performance; fault tolerance in insulation; thermal and electrical stress; HVDC insulation; gas and liquid insulation; polymer-based insulation; solid-state insulation; dielectric breakdown; advanced testing techniques; simulation and modeling of insulation; transformer insulation; cable insulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Smart Battery Energy Management for Electric Vehicles
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: battery energy management; electric and hybrid vehicles (EVs); state of charge (SoC) estimation; state of health (SoH) estimation; battery thermal management; fault diagnosis and fault tolerance; machine learning in battery management; artificial intelligence for energy optimization; smart charging strategies; vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration; predictive maintenance; battery lifecycle optimization; renewable energy integration; power electronics for battery management; advanced battery modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)
Power Electronic System Control and New Energy Power Conversion Technology
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: power electronics; energy conversion; control strategies; renewable energy integration; smart grids; wide-bandgap semiconductors; electric vehicles; modular multilevel converters (MMCs); bidirectional power flow; hybrid AC/DC grids
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Wastewater Treatment and Energy Conversion
edited by Jinfeng Lu
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; energy conversion; water– energy nexus; resource recovery; bioelectrochemical systems; microbial fuel cells; anaerobic digestion; electrochemical water treatment; membrane technologies; circular economy; energy-efficient wastewater management; techno-economic analysis; life cycle assessment; smart water infrastructure; sustainable urban water systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Advanced Studies for PEM Fuel Cells in Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 14 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open
Keywords: PEM fuel cells; hydrogen-fueled vehicles; electric vehicles; metal hydride hydrogen storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Innovations and Recent Trends in Power Systems: Smart Grids, Energy Storage Systems and Electric Vehicle Integrations submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14038 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage systems; power systems; renewable energy sources; electric vehicles; smart grids; ancillary services; vehicle-to-grid; power-to-gas; second life batteries; energy management strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
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