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Latest Advances of Multiphase Flow and Heat and Mass Transfer
edited by and Jialin Su
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 536 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphase flow; reactive flow; heat and mass transfer; numerical simulation; experiment; aerospace propulsion; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Advanced Reactor Designs for Sustainable Nuclear Energy
edited by Chunyan Zou and Yafen Liu
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 532 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear reactor; nuclear fuel cycle; nuclear waste transmutation
(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)
Advances in Battery Modelling, Applications, and Technology submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 451 | 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)
Research on Conversion for Utilization of the Biogas and Natural Gas
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass conversion; methane conversion; carbon capture and utilization; heterogeneous catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Beyond Technocracy: Decision-Making Concepts for Energy Efficiency submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy efficiency; decision-making; stakeholder engagement; energy policy design; energy-efficient supply chains; energy management; social dimensions of energy decisions; decision-support systems (DSSs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Enhancing Renewable Energy Integration with Flexible Power Sources
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 354 | 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 the Monitoring, Evaluation, Operation and Development of High-Penetration Renewable Energy Power Systems: 2nd Edition
edited by , , and Bo Li
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; power systems; electricity– water– carbon nexus; renewable energy forecasts; electricity market
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Heat Transfer and Advanced Combustion submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 333 | 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)
Next-Generation Power and Energy Management in Active Distribution Networks: ADMS, DERMS, and Cybersecurity Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed energy resources; distributed generation; electrical vehicles; energy storage; distributed energy resource management system (DERMS); advanced distribution management system (ADMS); active network management non-wires alternatives; microgrids
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Next-Generation Energy Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies
edited by Byeong-Soo Go and Seok-Ju Lee
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 243 | 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)
Energy Planning from the Perspective of Sustainability: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 213 | 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)
Advancements in Power Electronics for Smart Grid Applications
edited by Yonghao Gui, and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 194 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence and Systemic Resilience: Energy, Finance, and Logistics in Sustainable Supply Chains submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 194 | 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 164 | 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)
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 120 | 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 115 | 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)
Smart Energy Management in Power Systems
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 93 | 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)
The Development and Utilization of Solar Energy in Space Cooling
edited by and Omar Sharaf
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 80 | 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 73 | 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)
Electric Machinery, Transformers, and Modern Drives—4th Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | 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)
Advanced Multi-Physics Modelling and Simulation for Nuclear Technology—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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)
Emerging Trends in Bioenergy: From Waste to Resource
edited by Loukia P. Chrysikou and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 55 | 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)
Enabling Future Energy Transition in Digital Power Systems Through AI Technologies submission deadline 23 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 154 | 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 63 | 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 9700 | 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 7887 | 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 5287 | 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 3245 | 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 2293 | 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)
Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems: Optimization, Modeling, and Management for Global Energy Challenges
edited by , , Mahmood Al-Kindi and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1926 | 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)
Internet of Things for Energy-Efficient Smart Cities: Technologies, Big Data and Security submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1895 | 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 1882 | 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)
Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Methods and Applications submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1622 | 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)
Energy and Carbon Mitigation Policies for Sustainable Development
edited by
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1605 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy transition; energy storage; carbon pricing; renewable integration; climate policy; carbon footprint; green finance; carbon markets; energy security; clean technology; carbon tax; sectoral mitigation; just transition; urban energy systems; behavioral change; policy instruments
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Energy Transition Towards Climate Neutrality
edited by and Mafalda Silva
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1293 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy transition; policy; pathways; renewable energy; energy efficiency; just transitions
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Sustainable Management of Energy Resources, Energy Strategies and Climate Change: 3rd Edition submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1244 | 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 Security of the European Union in Light of Sustainable Development submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1013 | 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)
State-of-the-Art Energy Saving in the Transport Industries submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 940 | 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)
Conversion and High-Value Utilization of Biomass Resources
edited by
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 861 | 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)
Fluid Dynamics Challenges in Energy Systems: High-Efficiency Design and Control
edited by and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 559 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 424 | 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)
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 344 | 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)
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 307 | 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 290 | 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)
New Challenges in Energy Efficiency and Management for Sustainable Energy Systems
edited by and Xuhang Shi
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 261 | 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)
Advances in Thermal Energy Storage and Applications—2nd Edition
edited by , Siyu Zheng and
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 243 | 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)
Power Quality in Renewable Energy Microgrids
edited by
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 228 | 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 203 | 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 191 | 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)
AI-Driven Modeling and Optimization for Industrial Energy Systems
edited by and Shengyu Tao
submission deadline 24 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 174 | 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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