Advanced Energy Systems and Sustainability Pathways for a Low-Carbon Future
Submission deadline: 31 October 2026
Special Issue Editors
Laboratoire des sciences du numérique de Nantes (LS2N)
École Centrale de Nantes
Nantes, France
Renewable Energy Design Laboratory
Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Hawaii, USA
Department of Computing, Information, and Mathematical Sciences and Technologies
Chicago State University
Chicago, USA
Lead AI Scientist, Natural Resources Canada – CanmetENERGY
Polytechnique Montréal
Montréal, Canada
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues:
The global transition toward sustainable and low-carbon energy systems is one of the most urgent scientific and societal challenges of the 21st century. Achieving net-zero emissions requires not only advancements in individual clean energy technologies but also the integration, optimization, and intelligent management of complex energy systems. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for cutting-edge research addressing the design, development, and deployment of advanced energy systems that support sustainability, resilience, and efficiency across multiple sectors.
The focus of this Special Issue is on innovative approaches that enable the transformation of conventional energy infrastructures into smart, flexible, and sustainable systems. This includes the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and marine energy into modern power grids, as well as the development of hybrid energy systems that enhance reliability and performance. Particular emphasis is placed on energy storage technologies, hydrogen energy systems, sector coupling, and the electrification of transport and industry.
In addition, this Special Issue welcomes contributions on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven optimization techniques for energy forecasting, demand-side management, and real-time grid control. Research on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), waste-to-energy systems, and sustainable fuel production is also encouraged, particularly where these technologies contribute to circular carbon economies.
The scope further extends to techno-economic analysis, life-cycle assessment, policy frameworks, and sustainability evaluation methods that guide the implementation of clean energy solutions at scale. Studies addressing energy equity, resilience against climate change, and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (especially SDG 7) are highly encouraged.
By bringing together interdisciplinary research from engineering, environmental science, materials science, and energy policy, this Special Issue aims to advance the frontier of sustainable energy systems and accelerate the global transition toward a cleaner and more resilient energy future.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Smart and integrated energy systems
- Renewable energy integration and hybrid systems
- Energy storage technologies and applications
- Hydrogen production, storage, and utilization
- Artificial intelligence in energy systems
- Energy system optimization and control
- Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
- Life-cycle and techno-economic assessment
- Sustainable fuels and waste-to-energy systems
- Energy policy, security, and sustainability transitions
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