Energies

Internal Combustion Engines in the Energy Transition: Efficiency, Control, and Sustainable Fuels

edited by

and

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 4694 | Submission Open

Keywords: internal combustion engines; injection systems; combustion; sustainable fuels; ammonia; hydrogen; combustion control; combustion modeling; innovative control strategy

(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)

Advances in Biomass Conversion and Valorization: From Conventional to Emerging Technologies

edited by

Javier Fermoso

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3864 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; biomass energy utilization; sustainable energy systems; biorefinery concepts; sustainable bioeconomy; catalysis and process engineering; thermochemical and biochemical processes; life cycle and techno-economic assessment; hybrid and emerging conversion technologies

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

Innovative Approaches in Carbon Capture and Utilization for Sustainable Industrial Processes

edited by

Jose Ramon Fernandez

and

Roberto García

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3083 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 capture; energy; modelling; chemical reactor; efficiency; advanced materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)

Simulation Modelling and Analysis of a Renewable Energy System — 3rd Edition

edited by

Sumin Kim

and

Sojung Kim

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2556 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental pollution; renewable energy; simulation modelling; energy management; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section K: State-of-the-Art Energy Related Technologies)

Energy Transition and Economic Policy: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Future

edited by

Yu Song

and

Tao Shen

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2293 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon pricing; economic policies; energy transition; energy and environment; linkages; modelling; pollution management; waste management; water resource transition

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

Electric Machinery, Transformers, and Modern Drives—4th Edition

edited by

Huseyin Hiziroglu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1658 | 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)

Broad-Spectrum Functional Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage

edited by

Ammar Bin Yousaf

,

Sidra Jamil

and

Muhammad Fasehullah

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 995 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; sustainable energy; energy conversion; energy storage; fuel cells; batteries; electrochemical reactions; functional materials; materials synthesis; materials characterizations

(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Advanced Energy Materials)

Integrated Hydrogen Energy Systems for Deep Decarbonisation

edited by

Davide Pivetta

, Stefano Mazzoni and

Alessio Tafone

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 848 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion; decarbonization; energy transition; cleaner technologies; energy efficiency; hydrogen; carbon capture, storage and utilisation; electrical and thermal energy storage; energy planning; waste heat recovery; sustainable development; sustainable energy systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)

Advances in Modeling, Optimization, and Control in Smart Grids

edited by

Paulo Coelho

and

Mario Gomes

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 716 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart grid; renewable energy; power systems; microgrids; energy-efficient; demand response; advanced control systems for smart grids

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

Advanced Technologies for Natural Gas and Hydrogen Urban Energy Supply

edited by Xiaomei Huang

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 658 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural gas and hydrogen integration; urban energy supply systems; gas transmission and distribution; system safety and resilience; end-use energy efficiency

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

Microgrids and Distributed Energy Systems: Techno-Economic Planning and Advanced Energy Management

edited by

Saeed Sepasi

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 526 | Submission Open

Keywords: microgrids; distributed energy systems; distributed energy resources; renewable energy integration; energy storage systems; techno-economic optimization; energy management systems; advanced control; smart grids; demand response; grid flexibility; reliability and resilience; electricity markets; artificial intelligence

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

Advances in Artificial Intelligence Applications in Data Analysis of Energy Systems

edited by

Weiming Shao

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 520 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy system; artificial intelligence; virtual sensor; predictive maintenance; fault detection and diagnosis; intelligent control and optimization

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

Grid-Forming Converters in Renewable-Based Microgrids

edited by

Li Sun

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 472 | Submission Open

Keywords: grid-forming converters; renewable energy microgrids; microgrid stability and control; distributed optimal control; energy storage systems; renewable energy integration

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

Economic and Policy Frameworks for the Global Energy Transition: Market Dynamics, Regulatory Innovations, and Sustainable Development

edited by

Cosimo Magazzino

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 463 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy economics; energy transition and decarbonization; environmental policy and regulation; carbon pricing and emissions trading; renewable energy finance; electricity market design; energy justice and poverty; sustainable economic development

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

Advancements in Power Electronics for Power System Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Weibo Li

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open

Keywords: power electronics; power systems; energy management; fault diagnosis; reliability; smart grid

(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)

From Carbon Fossil-Based Energy to Alternative Energy Production Technologies

edited by

Francesca Demichelis

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative energy system; bio-economy; sustainability; innovation

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

Sustainable Integration of Data Centers in Smart Grids: Strategies and Opportunities

edited by

Eleni Stai

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated power–compute systems; grid-AI cyber–physical systems; data center energy management; data center integration in smart grids; flexible electricity demand; low-carbon data centers; distributed energy resources; demand response; renewable energy integration; energy storage systems; microgrids; workload management; grid flexibility; waste heat recovery; AI-based energy management; sustainable energy systems

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

Offshore Renewable Energy Systems: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

edited by

Chih-Ming Hong

and

Kai-Hung Lu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated offshore energy; artificial intelligence; fault diagnosis; carbon reduction; renewable technologies

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

Next-Generation Solar Power and Renewable Energy Harvesting Technologies

edited by

Jerry Luo

and Qing Qin

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar energy; renewable energy; energy harvesting

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

Sustainable Development for Energy Economy: Pathways Beyond 2030

edited by

Hideyuki Okumura

and

Soumya Basu

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon technology; energy efficiency; macroeconomy; resource efficiency; energy transition; geopolitical uncertainty; economic structures

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

Design, Control and Optimization of Power Converters

edited by

Valeria Boscaino

and

Gianpaolo Vitale

submission deadline 18 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open

Keywords: power converters; wide-bandgap devices; renewable energy; reliability; fault detection; condition monitoring; artificial intelligence

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

Development of Unconventional Oil and Gas Fields: 2nd Edition

edited by

Renbao Zhao

and

Xuyang Guo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4724 | Submission Open

Keywords: heavy oil; shale oil/gas; oil shale; tar sand; thermal recovery; in situ combustion; gas hydrates

(This special issue belongs to the Section H: Geo-Energy)

Advances in Fault Location and Detection Techniques for Power Distribution Systems

edited by Shu Zhang and

Wenhai Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1709 | Submission Open

Keywords: power distribution systems; fault detection and location; renewable energy integration; intelligent fault diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)

Modeling, Optimization and Experimental Investigation of Heat Exchangers for Power Plants—2nd Edition

edited by

Robert Kaniowski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1499 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat and mass transfer; boiling and condensation; heat transfer by convection; heat transfer enhancement; multiphase flow; computational methods for solving heat and mass transfer problems; modeling of heat exchangers; optimization of heat exchangers; practical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)

Energy Economics, Finance and Policy Towards Sustainable Energy—4th Edition

edited by

Alina Cristina Nuta

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1458 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy economics; renewable energy; non-renewable energy; carbon emissions; environmental costs and benefits; energy markets; sustainable finance; green finance; blue finance; just transition; climate-related policies

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

Carbon Capture and Low-Carbon Energy System: Development, Modeling and AI Empowerment

edited by

Xinyuan Gao

,

Yiqi Zhang

and

Bin Shen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1269 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon capture technology; carbon storage technology; renewable energy; energy system construction and optimization; sustainable transformation; zero emissions; energy-related climate mitigation strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)

Renewable Energy Development in Distribution Networks: Optimization, Assessment and Design of Renewable Plants—2nd Edition

edited by

Jesus C. Hernandez

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1210 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy integration; distribution networks; smart grids; microgrids; distributed generation; power system optimization; energy management systems; electric vehicles; energy storage systems; artificial intelligence in power systems; power quality; optimal reconfiguration; renewable plants; metaheuristic optimization; sustainable energy systems

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

Renewable Energies and Building Decarbonization: Toward a Sustainable Built Environment

edited by

Paulo Santos

,

Elena Lucchi

and Jorge Pablo Diaz Velilla

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energies; building decarbonization; sustainable built environment; climate change; energy efficiency; low-carbon materials and technologies; environmental impacts reduction; emerging technologies

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

Synergistic Energy Management for Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles and Smart Buildings

edited by

Zahid Ullah

and

Giambattista Gruosso

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open

Keywords: vehicle-to-building-to-grid; smart grid; EVs; smart buildings; energy management systems; big data analytics; and deep neural networks

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

Advances in CO₂ Utilization for Enhanced Oil Recovery

edited by

Mohammed Abdalla Ayoub Mohammed

and Haithm Salah Hagar

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 518 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS); enhanced oil recovery (EOR); CO2 injection; geological carbon storage; porous media; reservoir engineering; CO2 foam; nanofluids; Pickering emulsions; geochemical interactions; flow assurance; conformance control; machine learning; reservoir simulation; sustainable energy systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section B3: Carbon Emission and Utilization)

Advanced Solid-State Transformer Technology for AI Application: Topology Optimization, Lightweight Intelligent Control, and Power Quality Improvement

edited by Yuanpeng Guan,

Fan Xie

, Li Liu and

Wenjie Ma

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state transformer; AI application; topology optimization; lightweight intelligent; control; power quality improvement

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

Advancements in Combustion Engine Technology: From Combustion Efficiency to Emission Reduction

edited by

Łukasz Warguła

and

Bartosz Wieczorek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: internal combustion engines; combustion efficiency; energy efficiency in powertrains; emission reduction technologies; alternative and low-carbon fuels; mechanisms, electronics and controls that improve efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section I2: Energy and Combustion Science)

Sustainable Biomass Conversion: Innovations and Environmental Impacts

edited by

Tomasz Kalak

submission deadline 24 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6446 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass waste; biomass conversion; biomass valorization; biomass digestion; waste-to-energy technologies; biofuels; thermal treatment; torrefaction; pyrolysis; gasification; bioenergy; renewable energy; biological conversion; hydrothermal conversion; biomass digestion; biomass to liquid (BtL); biomass to gas (BtG); biomass to hydrogen (BtH); environmental impact; environmental sustainability; life cycle analysis; economic analysis; conversion simulation and optimization; zero biomass waste strategy

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

Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Simulation Modeling in Shale, Tight, and Ultra-Low Permeability Gas Reservoirs

edited by Yin Feng and

Boyun Guo

submission deadline 24 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3311 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-low permeability reservoirs; hydraulic fracturing; machine learning; fracture network; fracture fluids

(This special issue belongs to the Section H: Geo-Energy)

New Advances in Heat and Mass Transfer and Thermal Management in Energy Systems—2nd Edition

edited by Qianghui Xu, Zhilong Cheng and Junyu Yang

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10974 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; energy conversion; thermal management; numerical and computational techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)

Transitioning to Green Energy: The Role of Hydrogen

edited by

Lidia Gawlik

and

Aleksandra Komorowska

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9511 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen; green hydrogen; green energy; renewable energy; fuel cells; decarbonization; electrolysis; hydrogen economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)

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

edited by

Sunel Kumar

,

Dingkun Yuan

and Xinlu Han

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7174 | 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)

Energy Efficiency of the Buildings: 4th Edition

edited by

Jozsef Nyers

and

Árpád Nyers

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7023 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal isolation in buildings; heat storage systems; energy effective heating and cooling systems; thermal comfort and energy efficiency; building operation and monitoring; control systems in the buildings; energy recovery systems

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

Biomass Power Generation and Gasification Technology

edited by

Eliseu Monteiro

and

Abel Rouboa

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6986 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-based combined heat and power; biomass-based combined cycles; BIGCC

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

Design, Modelling and Analysis for Wireless Power Transfer Systems

edited by

Fei Cheng

, Ce Wang and

Zhiwei Zhang

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4955 | Submission Open

Keywords: wireless power transfer; ambient energy harvesting; rectenna; antenna; rectifier; simultaneous wireless information and power transfer

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

Advanced in Modeling, Analysis and Control of Microgrids

edited by Gang Lin and Jiayan Liu

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4921 | Submission Open

Keywords: modelling and stability analysis; power electronic converters; stability control

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

Novel Energy Management Approaches in Microgrid Systems, 2nd Edition

edited by

Dimitrios A. Tsiamitros

and

Dimitrios Stimoniaris

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3635 | Submission Open

Keywords: distributed generation (DG) control; energy management system interoperability; storage system control; electric vehicles to grid (V2G) and grid to electric vehicle (G2V) schemes; network operations in cases of increased DGs; microgrid management systems

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

Advanced Control and Coordinated Optimization of Distributed Power Systems

edited by Guanguan Zhang and

Cheng Fu

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3560 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptative and robust control; finite time control; power quality; stability analysis; grid-forming

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Smart Energy Systems—2nd Edition

edited by

Marcin Blachnik

and

Grzegorz Dudek

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3172 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart energy systems; energy market; smart homes; renewable energy sources; smart modeling; machine learning; optimization; artificial intelligence; forecasting; load management; renewable energy integration; energy efficiency optimization; demand response; power system stability; fault detection and diagnosis; cybersecurity in energy systems; big data analytics; Internet of Things (IoT); distributed energy resources; energy storage systems

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

Microgrids and Distributed Energy Resources: Planning, Design, Protection, and Operation

edited by Guodong Liu and Maximiliano F. Ferrari

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3004 | Submission Open

Keywords: microgrids and distributed energy resources (DERs); microgrid planning, operation, and control; grid resilience and reliability; market participation of microgrids; optimization for microgrids and DERs; modelling and simulation techniques for microgrids and DERs; networked microgrid interactions and controllers; regulatory and technoeconomic aspects of microgrids

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

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Electric Power and Energy Systems

edited by

Jun Liu

and Xiaoming Liu

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2678 | Submission Open

Keywords: data-driven methods; power and energy systems; renewable energy integration; integrated energy systems; smart grid; microgrid; demand response; energy storage systems; economic dispatch; cyber–physical system security

(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)

Advances in Battery Technologies: Trends Forecasting, Measurements, Data Analysis, Diagnostics, Modelling and Control—2nd Edition

edited by

Adrian Chmielewski

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2590 | Submission Open

Keywords: batteries; new applications; modelling; energy and thermal management; control; battery fault diagnosis; state monitoring; material design; design; PCM materials; light lithium-ion conductors; solid electrolyte; heat generation; life cycle analysis (LCA); recycling; levelized cost of storage (LCOS); state of Charge (SoC); state of Health (SoH); state of Energy (SoE); bidirectional converters; conventional methods; learning methods; adaptive methods; hybrid methods; machine learning; trans-European transport network corridors (TEN-T); electric vehicles; charging standards; distributed generation devices; smart charging (V1G); vehicle to grid (V2G); vehicle to home (V2H); vehicle to load (V2L); vehicle to building (V2B); vehicle to everything (V2X); open charge point protocol (OCCP); smart meter (SM); energy aggregator (EA); demand side response (DSR); energy-flow management system (EMS); micro grid (MG); dynamic load management (DLM)

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

Management and Optimization for Renewable Energy and Power Systems: 2nd Edition

edited by

Mario Gomes

and

Paulo Coelho

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1927 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy sources/technologies; high penetration of renewables; power system; microgeneration; zero-energy buildings; electricity markets; microgrids; integration; management; optimization; maintenance

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

Catalytic Hydrogen Production and Hydrogen Energy Utilization—2nd Edition

edited by

Yuzhong Li

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1545 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic hydrogen production; hydrogen energy utilization; electrolytic hydrogen; hydrogen storage; fuel cells; renewable energy integration; hydrogen combustion; materials and catalysts; hydrogen safety and environmental aspects; IoT; AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Integration in Sustainable Buildings

edited by Alvaro Marucci and Stefano Bigiotti

submission deadline 25 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1541 | Submission Open

Keywords: building energy efficiency; sustainable architecture; green buildings; building energy management; net-zero energy buildings; technological integration and energy supply; bio-building and architectural detail design; active and passive energy conversion strategies; energy audit and retrofitting; sustainable planning; green urbanism; LCA processes and sustainable energy development

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

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