Future Trends of Energy Economics in Sustainable Development

Dear Colleagues,

The future trends of energy economics in sustainable development are poised to navigate a transformative path towards cleaner, more efficient, and diversified energy systems. The trajectory involves a shift from traditional fossil-fuel-based economies to a dynamic blend of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency enhancements, and innovative technologies. This transition is driven by a collective commitment to combat climate change, reduce carbon footprints, and foster sustainable development.

Key trends include the rapid growth and integration of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, coupled with advancements in energy storage technologies. There is an emphasis on fostering energy efficiency across industries, buildings, and transportation, optimizing energy use and reducing waste. Moreover, the rise of smart grids, decentralized energy systems, and digitalization is reshaping energy management and distribution, enabling greater flexibility and resilience in the energy infrastructure.

Policy frameworks and market mechanisms increasingly prioritize sustainability, driving investments towards clean energy projects and incentivizing eco-friendly practices. Collaboration between governments, industries, and communities is vital to spur innovation, scale up sustainable energy solutions, and ensure equitable access to clean energy resources.

This Special Issue on future trends of energy economics intertwined with issues of sustainability serves as a pivotal platform to delve into the cutting-edge advancements, challenges, and transformative pathways within the energy landscape. This Special Issue aims to explore the dynamic evolution of energy economics in the context of sustainable development, shedding light on emerging trends, innovative technologies, and policy interventions driving the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

It serves as a forum for researchers to share insights, empirical studies, and visionary perspectives on the intricate interplay between energy economics and sustainable development. Topics may span the spectrum of renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, smart grids, decentralized energy systems, clean energy financing, policy frameworks, and socio-economic implications.

This Special Issue seeks to elucidate the key challenges and opportunities inherent in steering energy systems towards sustainability, considering the global imperative of mitigating climate change and achieving environmental resilience. Moreover, it aims to foster discourse on equitable access to clean energy, socio-economic implications of energy transitions, and the role of technological innovations in shaping the future energy landscape.

Ultimately, this Special Issue aspires to contribute actionable knowledge, thought-provoking insights, and novel perspectives that advance our understanding and catalyze positive action towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient energy future.

Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Challenges and issues in transition to low-carbon economy;
• Energy efficiency in the context of climate change and sustainable development;
• United Nation SDGs and energy markets development;
• ESG investments and their implications on energy economics;
• The interplay of green energy and dirty energy;
• The roles and implications of renewable energy for sustainable development;
• Energy markets stakeholders’ responses to climate change and sustainable development from either micro or macro perspectives;
• Green financing and energy economics;
• Impacts of climate change risks and concerns on energy economics. 

Dr. Greg Hou
Guest Editor

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• green finance
• low-carbon economy transition
• the roles of ESG and SDGs green energy and dirty energy
• renewable energy and fossil energy
• climate change risks and concerns
• energy efficiency