Transitioning to Sustainable Energy: Opportunities and Challenges
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 178
Special Issue Editor
Interests: green energy systems; chemical process design; artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML); life cycle assessment (LCA); sustainability and circular economy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the urgency to transition to sustainable energy sources grows within the global community, this Special Issue serves as a crucial platform to discuss and address the numerous challenges and dynamic opportunities associated with this transformation. Our goal is to bring together a diverse array of science-based insights, fundamental and applied research as well as strategies that can pave the way toward a sustainable energy future.
Key Themes: Includes but not limited to
- Innovations in Renewable Energy Technologies: Latest advancements and future directions in solar, wind, hydro, and other renewable energy technologies.
- Policy and Regulatory Landscape: Examination of current policies, regulatory frameworks, and potential reforms to support sustainable energy initiatives.
- Economic Impacts and Opportunities: Analysis of the economic benefits, challenges, and potential job creation linked with the transition to sustainable energy.
- Sustainable Energy in Developing Countries: Exploration of unique challenges and solutions for implementing sustainable energy in developing regions.
- Corporate Strategies and Sustainable Practices: Case studies and best practices from corporations leading the way in sustainable energy adoption.
- Public-Private Partnerships: Examples of successful collaborations between public entities and private sectors to promote and implement sustainable energy projects.
We invite researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and academics to submit original research articles, review papers, case studies, and opinion pieces related to the key themes. Submissions should provide innovative insights and practical implications that contribute to the discourse on sustainable energy.
Why Contribute:
- Reach a Global Audience: Publish your work in a leading journal read by researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals worldwide.
- Impactful Research: Contribute to the critical dialogue on sustainable energy and help shape future policies and practices.
- Collaborative Opportunities: Connect with experts across various fields and collaborate on future research and projects.
Join us in advancing the conversation on sustainable energy and be a part of the solution for a greener, more sustainable future.
Prof. Dr. Yehia F. Khalil
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- sustainability
- green Energy
- renewable Energy
- sustainable Development
- circular Economy
- upcycling
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