Advance in Renewable Energy and Power Generation Technology
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editor
Interests: renewable energy integration; power system operation and control; microgrids and smart grids; energy efficiency and technology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "Advance in Renewable Energy and Power Generation Technology," is focused on gathering the latest research on cutting edge innovations in the field. Its purpose is to create a consolidated resource that moves beyond conventional applications to explore novel and integrated solutions for a sustainable energy future, emphasizing efficiency, scalability, and integration. The scope is broad, covering new materials, renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, smart grid integration, economic viability, policy frameworks, and life-cycle analyses. This Special Issue will supplement the existing literature by synthesizing interdisciplinary research that often remains fragmented, highlighting emerging trends like AI for grid optimization and novel battery chemistries, and creating a forward-looking compendium to address the challenges of a rapidly evolving energy landscape. As part of a journal dedicated to sustainability, this Special Issue will contribute significantly by providing concrete, measurable insights. Papers will define and quantify sustainability using metrics like Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) and will demonstrate how new technologies allow for more precise measurement and monitoring. The Special Issue will also showcase real-world applications in off-grid communities and urban grids, while dedicating a key section to the policy instruments and legal frameworks most effective in promoting the adoption of these technologies, providing a crucial link between technological potential and societal implementation.
Dr. Zsolt Čonka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- renewable energy
- power generation technology
- sustainability
- energy storage
- smart grid
- technological innovation
- life-cycle assessment
- economic viability
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