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New Advances in Carbon Capture and Clean Energy Technologies
edited by Chikezie Nwaoha
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon capture; methane capture; CO2 utilization; process and energy efficiency; waste-to-energy; wastewater; municipal solid waste; bioenergy; artificial intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)
Energy Planning from the Perspective of Sustainability: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy planning; energy strategy; energy policies; sustainable energy; energy strategic planning; energy planning methods; energy planning evaluation methods; SDGs; energy crises; energy impact assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section K: State-of-the-Art Energy Related Technologies)
Thermal Design, Thermodynamic Analysis, and Optimization of Aero-Engines and Gas Turbines—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-temperature components; thermal design; thermodynamic analysis; novel cooling structure; high-performance heat-transfer structure; machine learning; data enhancement; performance prediction; structural optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Artificial Intelligence and Systemic Resilience: Energy, Finance, and Logistics in Sustainable Supply Chains
edited by and Magdalena Zioło
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chains; energy and financial resilience; energy management in supply chains; artificial intelligence and systemic resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Latest Achievements and Perspectives of Perovskite Solar Cells and Photovoltaics
edited by Luísa Andrade and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; photovoltaics; power conversion efficiency; device stability; interface engineering; tandem solar cells; scalable fabrication; lead-free perovskites; flexible solar cells; light management; degradation mechanisms; environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Advancements in Power Electronics for Smart Grid Applications
edited by Yonghao Gui, and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: power electronics converters; microgrid control; model and control of power electronics; power quality mitigation; advanced power electronic technologies for power grids; analysis of power electronics in power systems; power electronics dominated power grid; smart grids
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Advanced Reactor Designs for Sustainable Nuclear Energy
edited by Chunyan Zou and Yafen Liu
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear reactor; nuclear fuel cycle; nuclear waste transmutation
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Optimizing Energy Consumption, Energy Management, and Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: optimization; energy systems; energy efficiency; smart buildings; control; RES; machine learning; environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Heat Transfer and Advanced Combustion submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat transfer enhancement; electronics cooling; thermal management strategy; thermal energy storage; microscale combustion; catalytic combustion; low-/zero-carbon emission combustion technology; fluid mechanics; advanced diagnostic techniques; advanced numerical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Smart Energy Management in Power Systems
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart energy management; power systems control; artificial intelligence; smart grids; renewable energy integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Enhancing Renewable Energy Integration with Flexible Power Sources
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: wind power; solar power; hydropower; flexible power sources; renewable energy integration; power flexibility; hydropower– wind– solar coordination and operation; power flexibility quantification
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Advances in Battery Modelling, Applications, and Technology submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage systems; battery technologies; battery applications; battery modelling (chemical; electrical; thermal; aging models); parameter estimation techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Advanced Solutions for Enhancing Power Quality and Reliability of Electrical Systems
edited by and Carmen L.T. Borges
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric power systems; power quality; reliability; new grid paradigms; variable renewable energy; grid solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Low-Carbon Transition with Climate Policies
edited by Xiu Yang
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-carbon transition; climate policy; energy transition; carbon neutrality/net-zero; carbon pricing; green finance; just transition; industrial decarbonization; power systems; transport sector; building sector; energy infrastructure; policy evaluation; governance and regulation; technology innovation; climate mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Research on Conversion for Utilization of the Biogas and Natural Gas
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass conversion; methane conversion; carbon capture and utilization; heterogeneous catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
The Development and Utilization of Solar Energy in Space Cooling
edited by and Omar Sharaf
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar powered cooling systems; absorption chillers; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Application of Machine Learning Tools for Energy Systems, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; optimization; prediction; IoT; deep learning; machine learning; power systems; smart grids; energy flexibility; digital twins; renewable integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Next-Generation Energy Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies
edited by Byeong-Soo Go and Seok-Ju Lee
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: next-generation energy systems; renewable energy integration; hybrid renewable systems; energy storage systems (ESSs); smart grid and microgrid; artificial intelligence in energy management; digital twin; data-driven optimization; performance evaluation and reliability; power conversion and control technologies; techno-economic and sustainability analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section K: State-of-the-Art Energy Related Technologies)
Electric Machinery, Transformers, and Modern Drives—4th Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric machines; transformers; synchronous machines; brushless DC motors; induction motors; materials for electric machines and transformers
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Emerging Trends in Bioenergy: From Waste to Resource
edited by Loukia P. Chrysikou
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste management; waste-to-energy; renewable energy; circular bioeconomy; resource recovery and management; environmental assessment (LCA); techno-economic analysis (TEA); policy and regulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Advanced Multi-Physics Modelling and Simulation for Nuclear Technology—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: HPC; simulation; modelling; high-performance modeling; artificial intelligence; fusion/fission plants technology; multiscale and multiphysics; ageing; safety design; validation & verification; accident-tolerant fuels materials and technology; AI & ML
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Enabling Future Energy Transition in Digital Power Systems Through AI Technologies submission deadline 23 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); energy transition; smart power systems; renewable energy integration; distributed energy resources (DERS); energy storage systems; optimization and control; decarbonization; net-zero
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Deep Geothermal Energy Development and Utilization
edited by and
submission deadline 23 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: deep geothermal energy; enhanced geothermal system; chemical stimulation; geochemistry; development and utilization; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section H2: Geothermal)
Energy Poverty Alleviation, Renewable Energy Investment and High-quality Economic Development in Emerging Economies
edited by
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8735 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy poverty alleviation; renewable energy investment; energy policies; renewable energy projects; technological innovation; energy transition; energy transformation partnership
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Advancements in the Integrated Energy System and Its Policy
edited by Peng Zhang
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7029 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated energy systems; energy policies; micro-grids; smart grids
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Artificial Intelligence in Photovoltaic Systems: Advanced Modeling, Optimization, Forecasting, and Fault Diagnosis
edited by and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3720 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); photovoltaic systems (PV); solar energy; performance prediction; fault detection; predictive maintenance; maximum power point tracking (MPPT); PV system optimization; solar forecasting; energy storage; microgrid management; smart grid integration; IoT in renewable energy; hybrid AI models; multi-agent systems; data-driven control; sustainable energy transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Recent Advances in Biomass Energy Torrefaction, Pyrolysis and Gasification Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2909 | Submission Open
Keywords: pyrolysis; pyrolysis oil; dry torrefaction; wet torrefaction; steam torrefaction; biofuels; biochar; gasification; synthesis of gas; byproducts
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Energy Performance Prediction and Validation in Green Buildings submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2096 | Submission Open
Keywords: green buildings; zero-carbon buildings; energy efficiency; thermal comfort; sustainability; building performance simulation; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Methods and Applications submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1320 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal energy storage (TES) systems; seasonal storage and rock bed systems; phase change materials and adsorption-based TES; heat exchanger design for TES applications; energy efficiency and waste heat recovery; multiphysics modeling and CFD approaches; TES integration in renewable energy systems; technoeconomic and lifecycle analysis of TES
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Internet of Things for Energy-Efficient Smart Cities: Technologies, Big Data and Security submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1228 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things (IoT); smart cities; energy efficiency; big data; cyber security; smart grids; low-power IoT; machine learning; blockchain; IoT security
(This special issue belongs to the Section G1: Smart Cities and Urban Management)
Innovations in Thermal Energy Processes and Management
edited by and Yunlin Shao
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 852 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal energy systems; thermal management; phase change materials; smart thermal management; energy efficiency; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems: Optimization, Modeling, and Management for Global Energy Challenges
edited by , , Mahmood Al-Kindi and Hakan Gultekin
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 836 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart and sustainable energy systems; energy system modeling and optimization; energy efficiency and conservation; lifecycle analysis of energy systems; resilient energy infrastructure; decision support for energy management; AI and data analytics in energy; energy system planning and operation; maintenance and reliability engineering; multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) in energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Sustainable Management of Energy Resources, Energy Strategies and Climate Change: 3rd Edition submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 628 | Submission Open
Keywords: decision support systems; clean energy; smart technological solutions; renewable energy sources; energy efficiency; energy poverty; decarbonization; energy communities; nature based solutions; CBA
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Energy Transition Towards Climate Neutrality
edited by and Mafalda Silva
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 540 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy transition; policy; pathways; renewable energy; energy efficiency; just transitions
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
State-of-the-Art Energy Saving in the Transport Industries submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy efficiency improvements; advanced energy management; hybrid vehicles; electric vehicles; sustainable fuels; hydrogen technology; machine diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section K: State-of-the-Art Energy Related Technologies)
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Sustainable Operation of Desalination and Renewable Energy Systems
edited by Muhammad Wajid Saleem and Hassan Ali
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in water treatment; the optimization of sustainable energy systems; renewable energy integration with desalination; AI for water-derived energy efficiency; smart water desalination technologies; machine learning in renewable energy forecasting; hybrid renewable energy solutions; energy consumption optimization with AI; AI-driven performance enhancement in energy systems; data-driven solutions for water desalination
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Energy Security of the European Union in Light of Sustainable Development submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy security; energy transition; energy policy; stable energy sources; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Optimizing Biomass Supply Chains for Efficient Bioenergy Production: Engineering Solutions for Quality and Quantity
edited by and Jagannadh Satyavolu
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass feedstock types; quality and quantity challenges; mechanical preprocessing; chemical and thermal pretreatments; supply chains
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Advances in Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics and Heat Transfer for Energy Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear thermal hydraulics; advanced nuclear systems; generation-IV reactors; small modular reactors (SMRs) microreactors; hybrid energy systems; passive safety systems; single and multiphase flow and instability; heat transfer enhancement; coupled neutronics– thermal hydraulics; CFD and system codes; data-driven modeling; experimental validation
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Conversion and High-Value Utilization of Biomass Resources
edited by
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass; biomass conversion; pellet; combustion; exhaust emissions; waste management; heat flow; computer modeling and simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
New Challenges in Energy Efficiency and Management for Sustainable Energy Systems
edited by and Xuhang Shi
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy efficiency; smart energy management; renewable integration; energy storage; sustainable energy systems; demand-side management; smart grids; energy policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Power Quality in Renewable Energy Microgrids
edited by
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: power quality; renewable energy; microgrid; voltage stability; frequency regulation; converter control; energy storage; distributed generation; smart monitoring; fault detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Heat Transfer in Nuclear Reactor Steam Generators and Heat Exchangers
edited by and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat exchanger; steam generator; small modular reactor; optimization; thermal– hydraulic analysis; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Innovative Bio-Based Construction Strategies for Near-Zero Energy Buildings with Low Carbon Footprints
edited by Xunzhi Yin and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based building materials; straw-based building; low-cost; near-zero and zero energy building; passive low-energy design
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Solar Cells: Materials Design and Performance Optimization
edited by and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; quantum dot solar cells; thin-film technologies; stability enhancement; AI-driven optimization; tandem/bifacial PV; interface engineering; advanced characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Fluid Dynamics Challenges in Energy Systems: High-Efficiency Design and Control
edited by and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy systems; fluid flow; heat transfer; control and design; optimization; CFD; experimental measurements; FEM; FVM; LBM; AI; ML
(This special issue belongs to the Section J2: Thermodynamics)
Electric Machines and Intelligent Control Systems for Energy-Efficient Electromechanical Applications
edited by Sebastian Różowicz and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric machines; energy efficiency; intelligent control; power electronics; artificial intelligence; predictive maintenance; optimization; FEM; renewable energy systems; electric drives; electromechanical systems; industrial automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advances in Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Equipment
edited by and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen storage; hydrogen transportation; hydrogen infrastructure; hydrogen systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Advances in CO2 Capture, Transport, Utilization, and Storage Technologies
edited by and Bailian Chen
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 56 | 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)
AI-Driven Modeling and Optimization for Industrial Energy Systems
edited by and Shengyu Tao
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial energy systems; AI-driven modeling; intelligent optimization; hybrid modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
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