Energies

Artificial Intelligence in Photovoltaic Systems: Advanced Modeling, Optimization, Forecasting, and Fault Diagnosis

edited by

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submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3638 | 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

Szymon Szufa

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2876 | 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

edited by

Francesco Fiorito

,

Francesco Carlucci

and

Ludovica Campagna

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2083 | 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

edited by

Leyla Amiri

,

Mostafa Safdari Shadloo

and

Jaap Hoffmann

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1300 | 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

edited by

Lorenzo Gigli

and

Federica Zonzini

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1184 | 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

Xin Cui

and Yunlin Shao

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 812 | 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

Ahmed Shaban

,

Nasr Al-Hinai

, Mahmood Al-Kindi and Hakan Gultekin

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 807 | 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

edited by

Christos Vlachokostas

and

Charisios Achillas

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 603 | 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

Isabel Azevedo

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

edited by

Grzegorz Szymański

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 500 | 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

edited by

Aurelia Rybak

,

Aleksandra Rybak

and

Jarosław Joostberens

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 290 | 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

Pramod Pandey

and Jagannadh Satyavolu

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 288 | 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

Jee Hyun Seong

and

Guanyu Su

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 236 | 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

Andrzej Bryś

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 197 | 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

Yang Wang

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

Jae-Young Park

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

Haekyun Park

and

Taeseok Kim

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

Haibo Guo

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

Jinchun Jiang

and

Yixin Guo

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

Talib Dbouk

and

Samer Ali

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | 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

Paweł Strączyński

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | 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 CO₂ Capture, Transport, Utilization, and Storage Technologies

edited by

Na Yuan

and Bailian Chen

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 54 | 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)

Advances in Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Equipment

edited by

Yan Yan

and

Zhan Xu

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen storage; hydrogen transportation; hydrogen infrastructure; hydrogen systems

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

AI-Driven Modeling and Optimization for Industrial Energy Systems

edited by

Lianlei Lin

and Shengyu Tao

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 43 | 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)

Artificial Intelligence in the Reliability Modeling and Maintenance of Renewable Energy Systems

edited by

Stanisław Duer

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in energy systems; modeling of technical objects; expert systems; reliability and operation process; security and safety systems; diagnostics of technical objects; renewable energy sources; three-phase power grid; transport systems; wind farm devices; power in energy

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

Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics in Thermal Energy Systems

edited by

Francesco Duronio

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: CFD; applied fluid-dynamics; applied thermodynamics; internal combustion systems; propulsion systems; turbines; energy systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)

Energy Consumption and Environmental Impact of Means of Transport with Conventional and Alternative Powertrains

edited by

Andrzej Ziółkowski

,

Michalina Kamińska

and Maciej Siedlecki

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable transport; transport decarbonisation; alternative powertrains; alternative fuels; real driving emissions (RDEs); energy efficiency; lifecycle assessment (LCA); energy consumption; air quality impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)

Novel Technologies and Sustained Advances of Heat Pump System

edited by

Zhiping Yuan

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat pump; refrigerant; compression; environmental impact; cycle; design; simulation; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)

Integrated Process Modelling and Life-Cycle Sustainability of Bio-Based Fuels

edited by

Dimitrios Giannopoulos

and

Dimitrios Katsourinis

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 23 | 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)

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Techniques Applications in Renewable Energy Systems

edited by

Ramiro Barbosa

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable and smart energy systems; smart grids; building energy management systems; demand response; energy forecasting; artificial intelligence and machine learning; evolutionary algorithms and metaheuristics; multi-agent systems; optimization; cybersecurity; predictive maintenance

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

Numerical Simulation Techniques for Fluid Flows and Heat Transfer—2nd Edition

edited by

Sławomir Dykas

and

Mirosław Majkut

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 20 | 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)

Innovation and Future Trends in the Global Energy Economics

edited by

Sulaman Muhammad

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy economics; energy transition; renewable energy; energy policy

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

Advances in Thermal Energy Storage and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Panpan Song

, Siyu Zheng and

Hongsheng Jiang

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: system design; working fluid selection; performance prediction; heat transfer enhancement; flow control; intelligence algorithm applications; fault detection; simulation and test methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)

Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Active Distribution Networks

edited by

Zsolt Čonka

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: power distribution systems; smart grids; distributed energy resources; renewable energy integration; grid stability; power quality; electric vehicles; microgrids; grid protection; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section F2: Distributed Energy System)

New Progress in Electricity Demand Forecasting—2nd Edition

edited by

Diego Carmona-Fernández

and

Manuel Calderón Godoy

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy demand; energy efficiency; energy forecasting; electricity forecasting; load forecasting

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

Advances in Extraction and Utilization of Coal and Shale Gas

edited by

Rui Li

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: coalbed methane; shale gas; co-extraction; deep gas reservoirs; low-carbon energy development

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

Electric Vehicles and Photovoltaic Energy Integration in Distribution Network

edited by

Danijel Topić

, Tomi Medved,

Goran Knežević

and

Edin Lakić

submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric vehicles; photovoltaic systems; distribution networks; vehicle-to-grid; battery energy storage systems; renewable energy integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section F2: Distributed Energy System)

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 97 | Submission Open

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

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Catalytic Conversion of Biomass and Plastic Waste

edited by

Jacek Grams

,

Margarida Gonçalves

and

Buxing Han

submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofuels; hydrogen production; renewable fuels; sustainable energy recovery; biomass valorization; waste plastic disposal; synthesis and characterization of catalysts; catalytic activity and selectivity; thermal treatment; pyrolysis; gasification; hydrotreating

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

Recent Advances in Energies Technologies for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Sang-Eun Oh

and

Euntae Yang

submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy-efficient wastewater treatment; bioelectrochemical systems; microbial fuel cells; photocatalysis; electrochemical oxidation; advanced materials; renewable energy integration; reactor design; resource recovery; waste-to-energy; sustainable water management; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)

Mathematical Optimization and Artificial Intelligence for Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

edited by Juntao Zhang and Yuchen Fang

submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: uncertainty modeling; complex constraint handling; optimization scheduling; risk analysis; system planning; enhancing flexibility and safety

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

Heat Transfer Enhancement in Sustainable Energy Systems

edited by

Tooraj Yousefi

submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat transfer enhancement; thermal management; sustainable energy systems; nanofluids; phase change materials (PCM); computational fluid dynamics (CFD); waste heat recovery; advanced heat exchangers; multi-physics modelling; renewable energy

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

Smart Air-Cleaning Technologies for Next-Generation Energy Systems

edited by

Gabriel Nicolae Popa

and

Corina Maria Dinis

submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: filtration; electrostatic precipitator; plasma-assisted emission control; particulate matter; clean energy; biomass combustion; intelligent control; sustainable technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)

Advances in Thermal Management and Reliability of Electronic Systems

edited by

Vincenzo d'Alessandro

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2285 | 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)

Operation, Control, and Planning of New Power Systems

edited by

Peng Wang

, Tengfei Ma and Shaohua Yang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: new power systems; power system operation; power system planning; electricity market mechanisms; renewable energy; energy storage

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

River/Tidal and Wave Energy Harvesting

edited by Iskra S. Simova and

Rositsa Velichkova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: river energy; tidal energy; wave energy; renewable energy; hydrokinetic systems; marine converters; energy capture; hybrid renewable energy systems; energy sustainability

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

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Heat Transfer Modeling—2nd Edition

edited by

Juan Carlos Ramos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: CFD; heat transfer; thermal engineering; thermal systems

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

Enhancing Energy Systems: Innovations in Combustion, CO₂ Capture, and Looping Technologies

edited by Jing Liu and

Tomasz Czakiert

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: combustion technology; fuel conversion; CO2 capture; chemical looping technology; oxygen carrier; CO2 adsorbent; oxy-fuel combustion; energy conversion system; reactor design; system modelling; energy efficiency

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

Advances in Thermodynamics of Hydrogen

edited by G. Reza Vakili-Nezhaad and

Muhammad Abdul Qyyum

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen thermodynamics; hydrogen storage; liquid hydrogen (LH2); hydrogen compression; metal hydrides; chemical hydrogen carriers; thermophysical properties; equations of state (EOS); exergy and entropy analysis; industrial hydrogen systems

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

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