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New Development of Underground Production and Storage Energy Using Abandoned Mine Spaces and Recovery in Operational Mines
edited by and Ke Gao
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: underground mining; ventilation; energy management; energy efficiency; renewable energy systems; energy storage; mine spaces; abandoned mines; operating mines
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Next-Generation Energy Systems for the Maritime Sector: DC Microgrids, Sustainable Practices, and Digitalization submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 233 | 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)
Control, Energy Management and Battery Management of Electric Vehicles
edited by and Alejandro Clemente
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 182 | 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)
Development and Application of Smart Grids for Sustainable Energy Systems
edited by Yinliang Xu, and Lun Yang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open
Keywords: new distributed energy system; smart grid; operation; control; optimization; planning; energy market
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Innovative Strategies for Renewable Energy Communities: Planning, Management, and Grid Stability submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy communities; smart grids; energy management control; grid-forming inverter; synthetic inertia; grid stability; frequency regulation; demand response; demand side management; energy storage system
(This special issue belongs to the Section G1: Smart Cities and Urban Management)
Novel Electrical Power System Combination with Energy Storage submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: power plant; energy storage system; flexible operation; smart grid; AI-driven optimization; energy storage material
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Advanced and Improved Biofuels for Enhanced Engines Performance submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: engines; vehicles; biofuels; efficiency; emissions; combustion; performance; toxicity; renewable
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Challenges and Solutions in Energy Market: Energy Policy and Environmental Perspectives submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy market; energy design; energy transition; energy storage; energy security; sustainable energy; energy policy; renewable energy sources; fossil fuels; climate change; climate goals; market design
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Thermal Comfort, Environment Quality and Energy Consumption—2nd Edition
edited by , Asit Kumar Mishra and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal comfort; indoor environment quality; building energy use; occupant well-being; task performance; artificial intelligence; digital twins; post-COVID ventilation; smart building technologies; predictive control; human– building interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Advanced Grid Integration of Photovoltaic Energy Systems
edited by Yongheng Yang, and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: modeling and control; solar photovoltaic systems; power electronics converters; data-driven technologies; artificial intelligence; stability and control; grid-forming and grid-following control; grid support; cybersecurity; testing and validation; coordinated control and energy management
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Developments in Smart Grids and Intelligent Energy Management
edited by and Mouloud Denai
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grids; intelligent energy management; distributed energy resources (DERs); renewable energy integration; demand response; artificial intelligence and machine learning in power systems; energy storage systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Advancements in Energy-Efficient Buildings: Smart Energy Management and Renewable Integration
edited by Ali Razban
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy-efficient buildings; building automation systems; smart energy management; building energy performance; net-zero energy buildings; intelligent building systems; internet of things (IoT) in buildings; energy simulation and modeling; artificial intelligence for energy efficiency; renewable energy integration; digital twins for energy management; green building technologies; low-carbon buildings; building retrofitting strategies; life-cycle assessment of buildings
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Planning and Operation of Distributed Energy Resources in Smart Grids—3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable generation; distributed energy resources; smart grids; microgrids; power quality; optimal planning and operation; smart protections; power electronics; power reliability
(This special issue belongs to the Section A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids)
Advances in Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technologies—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrial refrigeration; renewable energy; low-GWP refrigerants; demand-side management; industry 4.0; energy and exergy efficiency  
(This special issue belongs to the Section J1: Heat and Mass Transfer)
Innovations and Developments in Emerging Offshore Renewable Energy Technologies submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: offshore renewable energy; offshore wind energy; wave energy; digital twins; floating wind turbines; circular economy; sustainable offshore systems; marine spatial planning; hybrid energy platforms; EU circular economy action plan
(This special issue belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)
Recent Advancements in Energy Storage Technology
edited by Ruixiong Li
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical energy storage; electromagnetic energy storage; electrochemical energy storage; thermal energy storage and hydrogen energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section D: Energy Storage and Application)
Revolutionizing Energy Storage with Advanced Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal energy storage; advanced materials; phase change materials; thermochemical storage; industrial productivity enhancement; waste heat recovery; energy conversion; high-temperature processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Advanced Energy Materials)
Advanced Control, Optimization, Stability and Reliability of Microgrids and Power Systems—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: microgrids; power systems; control of microgrids; optimization in microgrids; stability of microgrids; reliability of microgrids and power systems; integrating renewable energy sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advances in Sustainable Bio-Processes for Energy and High-Value Products
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable bioenergy; alternative feedstocks; innovative conversion processes; renewable energy production; value-added bio-based products
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
New Materials, Catalyst and Advances in Hydrogen Energy Production
edited by and Manoj K. Mohanty
submission deadline 22 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: green hydrogen; geologic hydrogen; electrolyzers; ammonia production; photocatalysts; methane dry reforming; hydrogen production; catalysis; nanomaterials; biomass gasification; seawater electrolysis; solar-driven hydrogen; fuel cells; hydrogen storage; hydrogen infrastructure; AI optimization; hydrogen sensors; hydrogen economy; sustainable energy; decarbonization; energy transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
New Advances in Building Energy and Smart Building Control
edited by Xilei Dai
submission deadline 22 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart buildings; data-driven control; grid-responsive buildings; building energy system modeling and optimization; occupant-centered buildings
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Advances in Ocean Energy Technologies and Applications
edited by Lele Yang, Fengmei Jing and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7118 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; offshore oil and gas exploitation; deep-sea mining; ocean energy technology; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section A: Sustainable Energy)
Power Quality Monitoring with Energy Saving Goals submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4866 | Submission Open
Keywords: power quality (PQ); PQ monitoring; PQ measurements; energy saving; power filters; PQ improvement; reactive power; power losses; voltage and current distortion
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Advances in Sustainable Power and Energy Systems: 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4536 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; smart energy system; operational efficiency; energy system modeling; optimization; demand management; integration of renewable energy sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Recent Advances in New Energy Electrolytic Hydrogen Production
edited by Xin Meng, Lingguo Kong and Xingxing Chen
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4504 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrolytic hydrogen production; renewable energy; converter; electrolyzer; coordinative control
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Current Dynamics in Energy, Climate and Environmental Sustainability: Challenges, Prospects and Analysis
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3955 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy; energy transition; climate change; geopolitical risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Energy Data Spaces: Architectures, Concepts and Applications
edited by Aris Dimeas
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3082 | 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)
Advancements in Electromagnetic Technology for Electrical Engineering
edited by Youpeng Huangfu and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2615 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic field; modelling and simulation; optimization; electromagnetic compatibility; sensors and actuators; pulsed power; electromagnetic launch
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
The Sustainability of Energy Production from Biomass and Biofuel Technologies
edited by Byung Sun Yu
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2381 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological CO2 conversion; microorganisms; sustainable bioprocesses; valuable substances; bioreactor technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section A4: Bio-Energy)
Modeling and Optimization of Energy Storage in Power Systems
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1484 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage systems; hybrid storage systems; system-level modeling; optimization strategies; renewable energy integration; economic dispatch models
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Advances in Marine Renewable Energy Utilization and Offshore Storage Technologies
edited by and Hui Li
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1391 | Submission Open
Keywords: offshore wind energy; tidal energy conversion; wave energy harvesting; ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC); energy storage; hydrogen storage systems; corrosion-resistant coatings; grid-connected microgrids; offshore energy policy frameworks
(This special issue belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)
New Technologies in Photovoltaic Solar Cells
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 1272 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-structured solar cells; PV array systems modeling; multi-junction solar cells; development of solar technology; design and modeling of solar cells; material structure and layers for solar cells; light trapping capacity in PV cells; plasmonic nanostructure for solar cells; PV systems for high conversion efficiency; nanotechnology for the development of PV solar cells; semiconductors for solar cells; renewable energy technologies; high conversion efficiency solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Latest Scientific Developments in Wind Power
edited by , Yan Wang and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 600 | Submission Open
Keywords: wind resource; wind turbine; wind farm control; wind power; aerodynamics; floating wind turbine; artificial intelligence; power forecasting; structural response; operations and maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section A3: Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy)
Circular Economy in Energy Infrastructure
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 509 | 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)
Advances in Machine Learning Applications in Stability Analysis and Optimal Operation of Power Systems
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open
Keywords: stability assessment; security assessment; fault detection; reconfiguration; planning; optimal power flow; forecast; cyber security
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Energy, Electrical and Power Engineering: 5th Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 458 | Submission Open
Keywords: power converters; motor drives; electrified vehicles; wind power generation; measurement techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Circular Business Models and Circular Economy in Energy Production and Consumption: 2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular economy business models; environmental economics and corporate social responsibility; environmental management; new business models and innovation management of energies; inclusive nature of green transition; knowledge economy; green growth for energy (financial factors); rational use of nature resources; energies and sustainability development in smart cities; renewable energy; sustainable business models; sustainable natural resources management; business performance and circular economy; energy efficiency; circular economy and waste management; energy consumption and urban areas; zero waste and green economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
Advances in Thermal Engineering Research and Applied Technologies submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal engineering; heat transfer; multi-phase flow; energy conversion; environmental engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section J: Thermal Management)
Smart Energy Systems: Dynamics, Control and Optimal Planning for Low-Carbon Energy Systems
edited by , , Chunrong Zhao, and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grid; microgrids; grid automation; VRE integration; energy management systems; multi-energy systems; advanced energy storage; demand response
(This special issue belongs to the Section F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy)
Advances in Cavitation Technology for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 236 | 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)
Innovative Energy Production Technologies for Waste Management submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste-to-energy (WTE); energy recovery; waste valorization; circular economy; sustainable waste management; pyrolysis; gasification; anaerobic digestion; biomass energy; thermal waste treatment; chemical recycling; renewable energy from waste; energy waste utilization; lifecycle assessment (LCA); smart waste management; industrial by-products; environmental impact of waste-to-energy; alternative energy sources; policy and regulation in waste-to-energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section B: Energy and Environment)
Advances in Hydrogen and Energy Transition: 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen infrastructure; hydrogen production; hydrogen usage; hydrogen storage; integrated hydrogen energy systems; sustainable energy systems; Power-to-X
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
The Evolution of Power Converter for Power Electronics and Voltage Control
edited by , Andrea Vicenzutti and Massimiliano Chiandone
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 171 | 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)
Hydrogen Fuel Combustion in Energy Systems
edited by Rukshan Navaratne and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen combustion; hydrogen fuel; gas turbines; reciprocating engines; propulsion; power generation; NOx emissions; acoustics; flame stability; combustion modelling; sustainable energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section A5: Hydrogen Energy)
Artificial Intelligence for Next-Generation Solar Energy Systems
edited by and Gisele Alves Dos Reis Benatto
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in solar energy; photovoltaic diagnostics and monitoring; electroluminescence and thermal image processing; large language models (LLMs) for PV systems; explainable AI (XAI) in solar energy; digital twins and predictive modelling; real-time AI-based PV fault detection; intelligent energy forecasting and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section A2: Solar Energy and Photovoltaic Systems)
Application of Machine Learning in Modern Power Systems submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; power systems; system stability and resilience; smart grids; federated learning; grid optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Research and Application of Building Thermal Insulation Materials submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal insulation materials; thermal conductivity/thermal conductivity measurements; thermal transmittance (U); energy efficiency of buildings; physical property analysis; material property research; research methods; laboratory tests; material structure analysis; material durability; moisture resistance; fire resistance; innovative insulation technologies; nanomaterials in insulation; energy-efficient construction; passive construction; thermal modernization; sustainable construction; ecological building materials; recycling and reuse of materials; green technologies; energy policy; global energy trends; innovations in insulation materials; development of insulation technologies; computer modeling of thermal processes; numerical simulations (e.g.; CFD; FEM); life cycle analysis (LCA) of materials; research on the durability and aging of materials; experimental measurement techniques; optimization of production processes; standardization and technical standards; effectiveness of practical applications; validation and comparison of research results
(This special issue belongs to the Section G: Energy and Buildings)
Intelligent Monitoring and Modeling of Electrical Systems in Renewable-Powered Microgrids: Challenges and Solutions for Strengthening Energy Security and Blackout Prevention
edited by
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable-powered microgrids; intelligent monitoring; predictive modeling; energy security; blackout prevention; fault detection and diagnostics; energy storage integration; cybersecurity in power systems; resilient energy networks; grid stability; blackout resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section F1: Electrical Power System)
Power Generation and Electromechanical Energy Conversion
edited by and Zlatko Hanić
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: power generation; electrical machines; power converters; renewable energy sources; electrical vehicles; batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section F: Electrical Engineering)
Advances in the Development of Electricity and Carbon Markets: 2nd Edition
edited by Jing Qiu
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: electricity markets; carbon markets; sustainability; market integration; resilience and flexibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section C: Energy Economics and Policy)
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