Renewable Energy in Smart Energy Systems: Technologies, Strategies, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The integration of renewable energy into smart energy systems is a crucial challenge for the transition towards a sustainable future. This Special Issue aims to garner innovative contributions that explore technologies, methodologies, and strategies for the effective implementation of renewable energy in smart energy systems and the integration of different sectors, considering urban–industrial symbiosis. By bringing together various insights and approaches, this Special Issue will advance the understanding and development of sustainable energy solutions. We welcome contributions that present case studies, theoretical models, simulations, and practical applications, providing new perspectives and solutions to address the challenges related to the implementation of renewable energy in smart energy systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The optimization of renewable energy systems;
• Urban–industrial symbiosis and sector coupling;
• The integration of renewables in district heating and cooling networks;
• Applications of the lifecycle assessment (LCA);
• Circular economy applications for decarbonization;
• Waste-to-energy approaches;
• Waste and wastewater treatment from a circular economy perspective;
• The integration of distributed energy sources;
• Hydrogen and energy storage applications in energy systems;
• Policy frameworks and social implications related to renewable energy integration.  

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Matia Mainardis
Dr. Mattia Cottes
Dr. Patrizia Simeoni
Guest Editors

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