Technological Innovation Systems and Energy Transitions
A special issue of Systems (ISSN 2079-8954). This special issue belongs to the section "Systems Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 992
Special Issue Editors
Interests: MCDM; low-carbon energy transition; just transition; sustainable development
Interests: microgrid; energy management system; machine learning; forecasting energy; load forecasting; optimal power flow; renewable energy sources modelling; multi objective optimization
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition towards sustainable energy systems is a global priority, and technological innovation is crucial. Technological innovation systems offer a comprehensive framework to understand how new energy technologies emerge, develop, and diffuse. This Special Issue delves into the complex interactions between technological innovation systems and energy transitions, aiming to enhance our understanding of the processes driving transformative change. Areas of interest include integrating renewable energy sources into existing power grids, developing advanced energy storage solutions, and using artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize energy systems. Other key areas are the impact of digital technologies on energy efficiency, innovations in smart grid technology, and the use of advanced materials to improve the performance of renewable energy technologies. Additionally, it is crucial to explore the dynamics of technological innovation networks and their influence on energy transitions.
This Special Issue seeks the latest advancements and challenges in integrating renewable energy sources into existing power grids and developing innovative energy storage solutions. We invite contributions that examine the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital technologies in optimizing energy systems and improving efficiency. Additionally, papers focusing on the impact of policy, socio-technical transitions, and multi-criteria decision-making applications in driving sustainable energy innovations are highly encouraged. Papers are being sought in the following areas:
- Integration of renewable energy sources into power grids;
- Advanced energy storage solutions;
- Artificial intelligence in energy systems;
- Machine learning for energy optimization;
- Impact of digital technologies on energy efficiency;
- Innovations in smart grid technology;
- Advanced materials for renewable energy technologies;
- Technological innovation networks in energy transitions;
- Policy impacts on technological innovation in energy;
- Market formation for sustainable energy technologies;
- Socio-technical transitions in energy systems;
- Barriers to technological innovation in energy;
- Public–private partnerships in energy innovation;
- Comparative studies of technological innovation systems;
- Multi-criteria decision-making applications in energy transitions.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mahyar Kamali Saraji
Dr. Vishnu Suresh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- renewable energy integration
- energy storage solutions
- artificial intelligence in energy
- machine learning for energy optimization
- digital technologies in energy
- smart grid innovations
- advanced energy materials
- technological innovation networks
- energy policy impacts
- multi-criteria decision-making in energy
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