Promoting Energy Transition: Harnessing Solar Energy and Geothermal Resources
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 June 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: dynamic heat transfer models; optimization and control of heat sources and sinks; nonlinear dynamics and algebraic topology of pipe networks; state observation and geometric control theory; reinforcement learning
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: dynamic heat transfer models; optical models; solar energy; reinforcement learning; optimal control
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the latest and most innovative strategies for accelerating the global energy transition, with a particular focus on harnessing the full potential of solar and geothermal energy. This Special Issue highlights key technological advancements, including photovoltaics, enhanced geothermal systems, and hybrid solutions that combine renewable energy sources. It also addresses the importance of grid integration and offers comprehensive policy–economic analyses. This Special Issue aims to address critical challenges, including intermittency, geographical constraints, and scalability, while fostering interdisciplinary research to ensure practical solutions. By bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications, this Special Issue provides actionable insights that can guide policymakers and industry stakeholders. Furthermore, this Special Issue emphasizes the synergies between solar and geothermal technologies, offering a holistic and forward-thinking perspective on the sustainable deployment of energy systems, ultimately contributing to the achievement of a carbon-neutral future.
Dr. Yaran Wang
Dr. Yan Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- solar photovoltaic technologies
- photovoltaic power generation
- enhanced geothermal systems
- hybrid energy solutions
- grid integration strategies
- economics
- environmental impact analysis
- sustainability
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