Energies

Intelligent Optimization and Digital Technologies for Energy Storage Systems in Power Grid Applications

edited by

Zhaoxi Liu

,

Tong Qian

and Zhengyang Hu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; power grid; grid-interactive; intelligent optimization; digital modeling

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

New Advances in Low-Energy Processes for Geo-Energy Development: 2nd Edition

edited by

Daoyi Zhu

, Yibo Li and

Qingyuan Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-energy processes; intelligent well technologies; cold production; cold-enhanced geo-energy recovery; thermal-enhanced geo-energy recovery; enhanced gas injection; enhanced steam injection; reservoir simulation of geo-energy; shale oil; tight oil

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

Advancements in Fuel Cell Technologies

edited by Xingwang Tang and

Chuanyu Sun

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells; single cell and stack development; membrane electrode assembly; flow fields; water and heat management; multiscale modeling and validation; fuel cell monitoring systems; fuel cell sensors; durability control; combined heat and power (CHP)

(This special issue belongs to the Section D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors)

Socio-Economic and Environmental Aspects of the Energy Transition—Development Towards a Secure Future

edited by

Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy transition; sustainable economics; sustainable society; green energy; green innovation

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

Efficient Applications of Cooling Towers in Industry and Technological Innovations

edited by

Huan Ma

and Yijian He

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: cooling tower; efficient cooling technology; heat transfer; modeling; optimization; energy conservation; water saving; system integration; performance evaluation

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

Insulating Materials for Future Power Systems: Performance Analysis, Defect Detection and Condition Assessment: 2nd Edition

edited by

Xianhao Fan

, Chuangyang Li,

Fangwei Liang

, Jiefeng Liu and

Weidong Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-voltage engineering; insulation materials; performance characterization and analysis; defect detection; condition assessment

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

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 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 18 | 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)

New Technologies and Materials in the Energy Transformation

edited by

Jacek Kusznier

,

Zbigniew Skibko

and

Marek Suproniuk

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy transformation; energy efficiency; storage systems; modelling; yield measurements; forecast; and predictions of energy generation and consumption; renewable energy sources; power quality; energy flexibility; smart grid; low-energy buildings; thermal engineering

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

Thermal Design, Thermodynamic Analysis, and Optimization of Aero-Engines and Gas Turbines—2nd Edition

edited by

Lei Xi

and

Denglong Ma

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature components; thermal design; thermodynamic analysis; novel cooling structure; high-performance heat-transfer structure; machine learning; data enhancement; performance prediction; structural optimization

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

Studies of Energy Economics and Environmental Policies in China, 2nd Edition

edited by Jinyang Cai and Linke Hou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy consumption and green technology innovation; evaluation of the effectiveness of environmental policies; the impact of energy use on the environment and climate; environmental policy and energy equity; financial instruments supporting energy transformation; a new economic growth model towards carbon neutrality; energy security and energy efficiency; digital development & carbon emission & environment protection; climate change and inequality

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

Nuclear Fuel and Fuel Cycle Technology

edited by Vincenzo Romanello,

Guglielmo Lomonaco

and

Davide Pizzocri

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: closed and advanced nuclear fuel cycles; advanced and innovative nuclear fuels; sustainability of nuclear energy; nuclear waste minimization; sustainable resource exploitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section B4: Nuclear Energy)

Modern Aspects of the Design and Operation of Electric Machines

edited by Marcin Pepliński

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric machines; operation; design; power quality; optimization

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

Sustainable Management of Energy Resources, Energy Strategies and Climate Change: 3rd Edition

edited by

Christos Vlachokostas

and

Charisios Achillas

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 4 | 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)

Performance Analysis of Building Energy Efficiency

edited by

Vincenzo Corrado

and

Ilaria Ballarini

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7233 | Submission Open

Keywords: building energy efficiency; performance analysis; building performance simulation; data-driven analysis; occupant behavior modeling; climate resilience; renewable energy integration; smart building technologies; energy consumption patterns; case studies; building automation; HVAC systems; renewable energy sources; occupant comfort; energy optimization; climate change mitigation

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

Advancements in Solar Cell Technologies: From Efficiency Breakthroughs to Novel Materials and Manufacturing Processes

edited by Xiaojie Xu,

Sudhanshu Shukla

and

Sandeep Kumar Maurya

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3683 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cell; organic solar cell; multijunction solar cell; tandem solar cell; flexible solar cells; wide-bandgap photovoltaic material; low-bandgap photovoltaic material; utilization of solar spectrum; perovskite solar cell; silicon solar cell; thin film solar cell; quantum dot solar cell; transparent conductor; front contact; back contact; light capture; modeling and simulation of tandem solar cell; technoeconomic analysis; open circuit voltage (Voc); external quantum efficiency (EQE); fill Factor (FF); power conversion efficiency; cost per watt

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

Energy Systems: Optimization, Modeling, and Simulation

edited by Fengjuan Wang

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: optimization; modelling; simulation; renewable Integration; hybrid energy systems; decentralized energy systems; energy storage; energy resilience

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

Bioenergy from Wastewater

edited by

Alessandra Cesaro

,

Nicola Di Costanzo

and

Anna Lanzetta

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced wastewater treatment processes; modelling; sludge valorisation; anaerobic digestion; bioenergy

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

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Sustainable Operation of Desalination and Renewable Energy Systems

edited by Muhammad Wajid Saleem and Hassan Ali

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 40 | 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)

Optimization and Integrated Design of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems

edited by Wenye Lin

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated energy systems; energy management; energy flexibility; multiple energy complementary; design optimization; optimal energy dispatching; renewable energy

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

Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by Joy Sankar Roy

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; renewable energy; energy storage; energy conversion; solar energy; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; environmental remediation; water treatment

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

Advances in Hydrogen and Energy Transition: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ofelia A. Jianu

and

Canan Acar

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 10 | 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)

Energy Efficiency and Energy Performance in Buildings—2nd Edition

edited by

Moncef Krarti

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy efficiency; optimal designs; optimal control strategies; new and existing buildings; retrofitting technologies

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

Design and Production Process Optimization for High Performance and Energy Efficiency in Electrical Machines—2nd Edition

edited by

Damir Žarko

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrical machines; design optimization; production process optimization; high performance; energy efficiency; advanced materials; electromagnetic design; electrical insulation; manufacturing processes; design optimization algorithms; artificial intelligence; machine learning

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

Conversion and High-Value Utilization of Biomass Resources

edited by

Andrzej Bryś

submission deadline 6 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 13 | 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)

Leveraging Flexibility Resources to Enhance Renewable Energy Integration and Grid Stability

edited by Yikui Liu, Qian Li and Jinjing Tan

submission deadline 7 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5358 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy integration; grid flexibility; market incentives; distributed energy resources; energy storage systems; grid stability

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

Advances in Novel Fuels—Production, Combustion, and Application: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marina Braun-Unkhoff

and

Sandra Richter

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic sustainable fuels including e-fuels and biofuels; aviation fuels; maritime fuels; fuels for road transport; sustainable energy for power generation; production; market launch; regulations; certification and specification; techno-economic analysis; life-cycle analysis (LCA); computational fluid dynamics (CFD); combustion; engine; gas turbine; generic experiments; reduction in pollutants; emissions and their impact on the environment (e.g.; global warming potential— GWP non-CO2-effects and human health); chemical kinetic modeling; generation of detailed and reduced reaction models; machine learning; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section I1: Fuel)

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

edited by

Gang Xiong

and

Ehtisham Lodhi

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 21 | 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)

Innovations in Thermal Energy Processes and Management

edited by

Xin Cui

and Yunlin Shao

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 17 | 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)

Recent Developments of Wind Energy: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ming-Hung Hsu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: dynamics and control; power electronics; generators; power transmission and distribution; wind rotor technology; wind farm planning; wind loads and structural response; optimization of energy systems

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

High Efficiency, Quality, and Stable Operation Technology for Flexible Distribution Networks

edited by

Xin Wang

,

Pingjuan Ge

and

Yuchao Hou

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: distribution networks; flexible regulation equipment; operation control; optimal dispatching; power quality management; emergency power support; grid-following/grid-forming converters

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

Challenges and Future Trends of Artificial Intelligence for Energy Management

edited by

Wathiq Mansoor

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); deep learning; digital twins; energy management; smart grids; energy forecasting; distributed energy; renewable resources

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

Advanced Inverter Technologies: Enhancing Efficiency in Power Conversion Systems

edited by Li Zhang and

Oghenewvogaga Oghorada

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: power converter technologies; renewable sourced generation; smart grid; electric vehicles; wide-bandgap switching devices

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

Innovative Bio-Based Construction Strategies for Near-Zero Energy Buildings with Low Carbon Footprints

edited by Xunzhi Yin and

Haibo Guo

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 2 | 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)

Sustainable Energy Futures: Economic Policies and Market Trends

edited by

Cody Yu-Ling Hsiao

and

Yi-Bin Chiu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable energy; economic policies; policy contagion; connectedness; spillover; renewable energy; energy market; artificial intelligence (AI)

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

Solar Cells: Materials Design and Performance Optimization

edited by

Jinchun Jiang

and

Yixin Guo

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 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)

Wireless Charging Technologies for Electric Vehicles

edited by

Jiantao Zhang

, Xin Gao and Ying Liu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1788 | Submission Open

Keywords: wireless charging; electric vehicles; magnetic coupler; resonant compensation; converter; system control; performance improvement; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)

Qualitative Analysis and Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Energy: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marcin Olkiewicz

and

Norbert Chamier-Gliszczyński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: green energy; innovation and production; energy and climate; sustainable energy; quality management; quality of life; energy efficiency; energy and environmental security; energy economics; responsible management; quality and environmental systems in energy transformation; production management role in energy transformation; recycling management; energy markets; energy transformation; sustainable mobility; electromobility; environmental policies; environmental sustainability; corporate social responsibility; economy 4.0; Industry 4.0

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

Innovations in Metal Hydrides and Advanced Thermal Management in Hydrogen Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Sunwoo Kim

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal hydride; hydrogen; thermal management; energy storage

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

Forecasting and Risk Management Techniques for Electricity Markets, 3rd Edition

edited by

Yuji Yamada

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: forecasting and risk management techniques; renewable energy; P2P electricity trading and distributed energy resources (DERs); new derivatives for electricity and energy markets; weather derivatives and derivatives for renewable energy trading; carbon neutrality; agent-based simulations; block-chain technologies; grid resilience

Digitalization and Automation in the Transportation: Pathways Toward Decarbonization, Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation

edited by

Gojmir Radica

and

Željko Penga

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: digitalization in transport; autonomous vehicles; decarbonization; alternative fuels; energy efficiency; energy conservation; energy management; real-time monitoring; energy management strategies; hybrid electric vehicles; fuel cell technologies

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

Latest Achievements and Perspectives of Perovskite Solar Cells and Photovoltaics

edited by Luísa Andrade and

Vera C. M. Duarte

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 7 | 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)

Challenges and Future Perspectives in Advancing Hydrogen Technologies for a Sustainable Energy Transition

edited by

Simona Di Micco

and

Mariagiovanna Minutillo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen energy; renewable hydrogen; hydrogen utilization; sustainable energy transition; techno-economic analysis

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

Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Power Systems Operation Planning

edited by

Thair Shaker Mahmoud

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: generator grid interconnection; flexible large load grid interconnection; system stability prediction; weak grid zone generator controller tunning; grid forming and grid following inverter control tunning; Intelligent Security Constrained Economic Dispatch (SCED); Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) installation trend forecasting; energy market optimization; distribution energy market operation; distribution network operation planning

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

Recent Advances in Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies

edited by

Chang Wen

and

Jinchen Ma

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Submission Open

Keywords: photovoltaic; wind power; hydrogen production; water electrolysis; multi-energy complementary

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

Innovative and Efficient Technologies in Hydrogen Energy Transport and Storage

edited by

Andrea Baccioli

and

Angelica Liponi

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 480 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen transport; hydrogen storage; ammonia production; boil-off management; liquid hydrogen; hydrogen liquefaction

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

Electric and Hydrogen Vehicles in Urban Transport Systems: The Current State, Plans, and Technical Requirements

edited by

Katarzyna Turoń

,

Andrzej Kubik

and

Bogusław Łazarz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9639 | Submission Open

Keywords: electric vehicles; hydrogen vehicles; fleet management; technical conditions of electric vehicles; technical conditions of hydrogen vehicles; electric shared mobility; hydrogen shared mobility; mobility management; urban transport systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)

Development of Artificial Intelligence in Green Buildings and Renewable Energy

edited by Wenping Xue and

Kangji Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2042 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; renewable energy forecasting; renewable energy’ s integration into grids; renewable energy in green buildings; building energy consumption prediction; building environment control and optimization; thermal comfort modelling; deep learning; reinforcement learning; intelligent optimization

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

Advanced Underground Energy Storage Technologies

edited by Guangtan Huang, Youqiang Liao and Haizeng Pan

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: underground energy storage; compressed air energy storage (CAES); underground thermal energy storage (UTES); salt cavern storage; energy transfer efficiency; renewable energy integration

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

Energy-Saving Control and Intelligent Technologies for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

edited by

Tianjun Sun

,

Zezhou Guo

and

Siyan Chen

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: new energy intelligent connected vehicles; humanized energy-saving control strategy; zero-carbon power system; lithium-ion battery; battery aging prognosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)

Optimization and Control of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

edited by

Francis F. Assadian

and

Daniel Auger

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1688 | Submission Open

Keywords: optimization and control; chassis control; vehicle dynamics; HVAC; electrical machines; battery management; state of health; fleet optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section E: Electric Vehicles)

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