Sustainable Storage and Utilization of Renewable Energy

Dear Colleagues,

The sustainable utilization of renewable energy requires an integrated approach that combines different technologies and processes to ensure efficiency and reliability. This includes the exploration and integration of multiple renewable sources—such as solar, wind, and bioenergy—and effective strategies for storage, optimization, dispatch, and greenhouse-gas mitigation.

This Special Issue focuses on sustainable deployment, conversion, and management of renewable energy through the development of advanced technologies, intelligent control systems, and energy system modeling and optimization frameworks. It welcomes studies on renewable generation and management, bioenergy valorization, and the integration of renewable sources within energy systems.

The issue also explores the role of energy storage in enhancing system flexibility and resilience, covering both stationary and mobile applications—including batteries, hydrogen storage, and electric vehicles as mobile energy assets—as well as aspects such as storage degradation, lifecycle optimization, and digital tools like AI-based prediction and digital twins for improved operation and sustainability.

This Special Issue will complement existing literature by integrating multidisciplinary perspectives—linking technical, economic, and environmental dimensions—to provide a holistic view of how storage and renewable energy can accelerate the energy transition while ensuring efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability.

Dr. Gabriele Fambri
Dr. Cesar Diaz-Londono
Guest Editors

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