Novel and Emerging Energy Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A: Sustainable Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025 | Viewed by 1154
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ammonia/hydrogen combustion; internal combustion engine; optical diagnostics; combined heating and power; heat pump
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Interests: renewable fuels; concentrator photovoltaics; thermoelectrics; spectrum splitting; solar energy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Energies is dedicated to advancing the understanding of novel and emerging energy systems, bridging the gap between conventional and renewable technologies while exploring future directions and industry insights. Bringing together a collection of cutting-edge research papers, this Special Issue provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in energy technologies that are shaping the future of global energy production and consumption.
The aim of this Special Issue is to capture the multidisciplinary nature of modern energy research, ranging from technological innovations in conventional energy systems to the development and integration of renewable sources such as solar, wind and bioenergy, and systems powered by renewable fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen. It includes thorough literature reviews and research studies that assess the progress, challenges and opportunities in novel energy systems, highlighting both their potential and limitations in achieving a more sustainable energy landscape.
Technological advancements are a key focus, with contributions discussing emerging trends in energy storage, smart grids and hybrid systems, as well as the role of digitalization, artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies in optimizing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. The Special Issue also features insights from industry professionals, offering a practical perspective on how these innovations are being implemented in real-world applications and the feedback loops driving further improvements.
In summary, this Special Issue serves as a platform for researchers, engineers and industry stakeholders to share knowledge, examine recent advancements and explore the future of energy systems, with the ultimate goal of promoting a transition to cleaner, more efficient and resilient energy solutions.
Dr. Hao Shi
Dr. Mohammad Alnajideen
Dr. Paweł Czyżewski
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- energy innovation
- energy flexibility
- hybrid energy systems
- ammonia/hydrogen for power
- power electronics in renewable energy
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