Innovative Pathways of Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 April 2026 | Viewed by 73
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Interests: carbon capture; combustion; waste-to-energy; ash deposition; synchrotron radiation
Interests: biomass; waste; hydrogen; syngas; chemical looping technology
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Interests: multi-energy complement power generation system; coal-fired power plant peak-regulation technology; power generation technology based on heat storage and release
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The ongoing energy transition requires innovative, inclusive, and scalable solutions to meet growing global energy demands while achieving carbon neutrality. This Special Issue, “Innovative Pathways of Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development”, seeks to highlight cutting-edge advancements in renewable energy technologies and strategies that facilitate a sustainable and just energy future.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore novel approaches in solar, wind, bioenergy, geothermal, hydropower, and hybrid systems, as well as grid integration, energy storage, and digitalization. Submissions addressing techno-economic assessments, lifecycle sustainability, energy policy, and digital tools such as AI and IoT for energy optimization and social acceptance are especially encouraged. Emphasis will be placed on innovations that enhance system efficiency, enable grid integration, promote decentralization, and advance circular economy principles. Additionally, papers that explore the lifecycle assessments, policy frameworks, and socio-economic implications of renewable energy deployment are also strongly encouraged. This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers, engineers, and students to present advances that support the energy transition and contribute to achieving global climate and sustainability targets.
Dr. Yongtie Cai
Dr. Zhifeng Hu
Dr. Guang Zeng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy technologies
- sustainable development
- energy transition
- hybrid systems
- smart grids
- energy storage
- techno-economic analysis
- lifecycle assessment
- carbon neutrality
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