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Journal overview

*Please note that the International Journal of Sustainable Energy converted to a full Open Access journal from Volume 42 (2023). Previous volumes will continue to provide access through a Pay to Read model.

The International Journal of Sustainable Energy publishes the latest research on the science and engineering of sustainable energy systems. We publish research papers on:

  • Renewable Energy Sources
  • Sustainable energy efficiency and sustainable energy conservation
  • Economics of sustainable energy systems
  • Security of sustainable energy supply
  • Novel sustainable energy technologies
  • Educational and technological research papers on sustainable Energy

Within these sustainable energy topics, we are keen to promote research that explores:

  • Solar thermal energy systems
  • Photovoltaics
  • Concentrated Solar Technology
  • Wind energy systems
  • Biomass and bioenergy
  • Geothermal energy systems
  • Marine and hydropower energy systems
  • Combined and hybrid sustainable energy systems
  • Smart grids
  • Integration of energy systems
  • Carbon capture and storage
  • Energy design and the performance of buildings
  • Sustainability in the urban environment
  • Feasibility and viability of energy investments
  • Energy and environmental policies
  • Energy-focused education, training and certification schemes
  • Social dimensions of energy and sustainability

All published research articles in the International Journal of Sustainable Energy will have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial screening and single anonymized refereeing, by at least two independent expert referees. You can submit a paper using our ScholarOne submission site, or for more information visit our Instructions for Authors page.

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