Sustainable Energy Futures: Unleashing the Potential of Renewable Resources
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 December 2026 | Viewed by 3048
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable neighborhood design; energy-efficient buildings; net-zero energy design; clean energy generation; energy systems; heat and mass transfer
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: renewable energy systems integration; sustainable design and climate-responsive architecture; energy justice; building energy efficiency; controlled environment agriculture
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue "Sustainable Energy Futures: Unleashing the Potential of Renewable Resources" seeks submissions that explore novel approaches to establishing a low-carbon and resilient future by integrating and optimizing renewable energy systems. This issue examines the technological advancements, legislative structures, and socio-economic factors propelling the global shift towards sustainable energy alternatives.
Its scope includes innovations in solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy technologies; developments in energy storage and smart grid systems; and initiatives promoting energy justice and equitable access. The goal is to bring together interdisciplinary research that addresses both technological progress and the pursuit of climate resilience and sustainable development goals.
This Special Issue enhances the current knowledge base by highlighting system-oriented thinking, context-aware approaches, and the convergence of energy innovation with overarching sustainability objectives. It seeks to demonstrate methodologies, instruments, and policy structures that evaluate and enhance environmental performance, foster social fairness, and facilitate effective governance in energy transitions. We especially encourage submissions that evaluate sustainability outcomes, introduce cutting-edge analytical techniques, or present broadly applicable and transferable case studies.
Dr. Kuljeet Singh Grewal
Dr. Misbaudeen Adesanya
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy Integration
- sustainable energy transitions
- low-carbon systems
- energy justice and equity
- hybrid renewable energy systems
- energy policy and governance
- sustainability metrics and assessment
- simulation-based energy planning
- data-driven energy systems
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