Advanced Renewable Energy Systems to Power the Future: Green and Sustainable
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Power Electronics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Interests: energy science and technology; electrical engineering; green sustainable technology; water–energy nexus; climate change; water resources management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In an era marked by rising environmental awareness and the urgent need to address climate change, the pursuit of sustainable development has taken center stage on the international agenda. One of the most promising avenues in this endeavor is the ongoing development of renewable energy sources. This multidisciplinary field comprises a wide range of advancements, including cutting-edge solar panels and wind turbines, unique biofuel production technologies, and improved energy storage options. Overall, these advancements have the potential to transform not only how we create and consume energy, but also how we mitigate the far-reaching environmental consequences of existing fossil fuel-based systems.
Solar energy, for example, has grown dramatically due to advances in solar-based energy conversion technology. These advancements have made solar power a feasible choice in areas with varied sunlight intensity, allowing for widespread global use. Similarly, wind power technology has advanced significantly in recent years. Bioenergy, another type of renewable energy, has made great progress with the development of improved biofuel production systems.
The integration of smart grid technology and sophisticated energy storage systems is another area where great progress is being achieved. These advancements improve the reliability and stability of RES, eliminating the intermittency issue and allowing for smooth integration into existing energy systems. Furthermore, as renewable energy systems grow more decentralized, peer-to-peer energy trading and local energy markets are gaining popularity, encouraging community involvement and lowering the dependency on centralized power grids.
As we delve deeper into the topic of improvements in renewable energy for sustainable development, it becomes clear that a combination of technology, policy, and market factors is moving mankind toward a more resilient and ecologically conscious energy future. However, problems remain, such as legal barriers, integration complexities, and the need for ongoing research to improve existing technology and explore new possibilities. This exploration will weave through the complicated fabric of renewable energy innovation, shedding light on creative solutions that hold the promise of a cleaner, more sustainable future for generations to come. This Special Issue aims to collect some of the most original insights from the fields of RES, renewable energy (RE) technology, and RE systems.
Dr. Enrique Rosales Asensio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- systems analyses
- hydrogen integration
- solar systems
- bioenergy
- wind power
