Application and Conversion of Renewable Energy Towards Sustainable and Integrated Energy Systems
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 December 2026 | Viewed by 188
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainable energy systems; renewable energy; biomass and bioenergy; process system engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Global energy systems are at a key moment of revolution as the world transitions from fossil-based resources to renewable and sustainable energy pathways. This Special Issue, ‘Application and Conversion of Renewable Energy Towards Sustainable and Integrated Energy Systems’, aims to advance scientific, technological, and socio-economic understanding of renewable energy conversion processes, their practical applications, and their integration into sustainable development strategies. The Issue will provide a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to present state-of-the-art findings, methodologies, and best practices in this rapidly evolving field.
Focus of the Special Issue
The primary focus of this Issue is on innovative and sustainable approaches to the conversion, utilization, and management of renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, biomass, hydropower, geothermal, and ocean energy. Emphasis will be placed on the following:
Sustainable conversion technologies, including thermochemical, electrochemical, and biological routes.
Integration of renewable energy into existing and emerging energy systems (e.g., smart grids, hybrid energy systems, energy storage).
Socio-economic and environmental assessment, including life cycle analysis, techno-economic modeling, and policy frameworks.
Cross-disciplinary solutions that bridge engineering, environmental science, economics, and policy to achieve measurable sustainability outcomes.
Scope and Purpose
The scope of this Special Issue extends across fundamental research, applied studies, and demonstration projects. It invites contributions on the following:
Novel conversion and utilization processes for renewable energy resources.
Emerging materials and technologies enhancing energy efficiency.
Decarbonization strategies and their role in achieving net-zero goals.
Energy transition models that address environmental and social justice concerns.
Policy innovations and regulatory frameworks supporting renewable deployment.
This Special Issue aligns directly with the journal’s mission to address sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. It focuses on measuring and monitoring sustainability, developing actionable tools and indicators, and integrating socio-economic and environmental perspectives into energy system design. By combining technological innovation with sustainability assessment, this Issue aims to contribute to global goals such as the United Nations Climate Change Conference targets and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (particularly SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, and SDG 13: Climate Action).
Dr. Abrar Inayat
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- renewable energy conversion
- sustainable development
- energy transition
- circular economy
- life cycle assessment
- decarbonization strategies
- climate change mitigation
- energy policy and governance
- techno-economic analysis
- integrated energy systems
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