Innovative Processes and Technologies for Energy Applications Towards Sustainability
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The urgent need for sustainable, efficient, clean energy solutions has spurred significant energy advancements in energy processes and technologies. This Special Issue addresses the growing global demand for innovation in energy applications across societal, industrial, and commercial contexts. By highlighting novel processes and technological breakthroughs, this collection seeks to showcase transformative experiences and lessons that can shape the future of energy management and production.
One of the critical themes in this Special Issue is the role of energy communities—collaborative networks that focus on renewable energy generation, local energy independence, and participatory management. These communities exemplify the importance of adopting new processes and strategies to support energy transitions and foster sustainability.
In addition, the energy sector faces pressing challenges in integrating sustainable energy sources into existing systems, requiring robust energy transition strategies. This Special Issue invites contributions that explore trends across the energy value chain, including decarbonization, waste-to-energy solutions, digitalization, and renewable energy integration.
We welcome original research articles, case studies, and reviews that address the following topics:
- Innovative processes for renewable energy generation and storage.
- Decentralized and community-based energy management systems.
- Advanced strategies for energy transitions and sustainability.
- Peer-to-peer energy trading and smart grid optimization.
- Circular economy approaches in energy production and consumption.
- Energy efficiency in industrial and commercial applications.
- Emerging technologies for decarbonization and carbon capture.
- Waste-to-energy innovations and biofuel production.
This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to contribute to the ongoing discourse on advancing energy processes and technologies, focusing on fostering resilience and sustainability.
We look forward to your submissions and valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Jorge Ivan Silva Ortega
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- renewable energy systems
- energy storage solutions
- smart processes
- waste-to-energy conversion
- energy processes
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