Sustainable Energy Solutions and RES Integration in Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB)
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 612
Special Issue Editors
Interests: renewable energy sources; energy efficiency; power systems; nZEB; environmental protection facilities; sustainable energy systems
Interests: thermal engineering; HVAC systems; building energy simulation; renewable energy sources; heat pumps; ventilation; indoor air quality
Interests: energy security; energy management; energy economics; renewable energy sources; sustainable development
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition towards a climate-neutral economy requires a fundamental transformation of the built environment. As buildings are major energy consumers and significant sources of carbon emissions, the implementation of Nearly Zero-Energy Building (nZEB) standards has become a priority for sustainable development policies worldwide. This Special Issue, titled "Sustainable Energy Solutions and RES Integration in Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB)", aims to explore the intersection of advanced renewable energy technologies and sustainable building design.
We invite researchers to submit original papers and review articles that address the technical, economic, and policy challenges of integrating Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) into the built environment. The scope of this Special Issue extends beyond new high-performance buildings to include the sustainable retrofitting of existing structures.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Integration of photovoltaics (BIPV/BAPV) and heat pumps in nZEB;
- Hybrid renewable energy systems for residential and commercial buildings;
- Energy storage solutions and their role in stabilizing building energy demand;
- Smart energy management systems and demand-side response in buildings;
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) of energy systems in the built environment;
- Policy frameworks and economic analysis of nZEB implementation.
This Special Issue contributes to the broader field of sustainability by providing evidence-based solutions to decarbonize the building sector, enhance energy security, and promote resilient urban infrastructure.
Dr. Krzysztof Szczotka
Dr. Piotr Michalak
Dr. Jakub Szymiczek
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB)
- renewable energy integration
- energy efficiency
- photovoltaics
- heat pumps
- energy storage systems
- decarbonization
- sustainable retrofitting
- smart building energy management
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