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Global Strategies for Sustainable Energy Transitions: Innovations and Reflections

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 190

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School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA 6027, Australia
Interests: modern, smart, and sustainable power systems; smart grid systems; drives innovation in renewable energy and battery storage systems
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School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Perth, WA 6027, Australia
Interests: renewable energy; phase change materials; nanotechnology; miniature instrumentation development and batteries cooling
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School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia
Interests: modelling of multiscale energy systems; heat transfer; waste heat recovery; energy conversion technology; solar desalination system modelling; nanoparticles; exergy analysis

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue on "Global Strategies for Sustainable Energy Transitions: Innovations and Reflections" aims to delve into pioneering approaches and offer crucial insights into the worldwide shift toward renewable energy. As the world confronts the pressing challenges of climate change and the urgent imperative to reduce carbon emissions, innovative strategies and in-depth reflections on renewable energy transitions are essential.

This issue will cover a comprehensive array of topics, including renewable energy strategies, sustainable energy transitions, distributed energy resources, techno-economic analysis, energy policy and governance, technological innovations in energy, integration of renewable systems, and the socio-economic impacts of energy transitions. We aim to showcase successful case studies, pinpoint obstacles, and suggest actionable solutions to overcome them. By examining diverse regional experiences and the socio-economic consequences of energy transitions, this Special Issue aspires to deepen the understanding of sustainable energy practices and stimulate global collaboration toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Key areas of focus will include the following:

  • Renewable Energy Strategies.
  • Sustainable Energy Transitions.
  • Distributed Energy Resources.
  • Energy storage technologies for sustainable energy transition.
  • Techno-Economic Analysis.
  • Energy Policy and Governance.
  • Technological Innovations in Energy.
  • Integration of Renewable Systems.
  • Socio-Economic Impacts of Energy Transitions.
  • Global Energy Solutions.
  • Renewable Energy Policy.
  • Energy Sustainability.
  • Clean Energy Technologies.

This Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for sharing diverse perspectives and innovative ideas that can drive the global movement toward sustainable energy. By fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities and opportunities in renewable energy transitions, we aim to contribute to the global effort to build a cleaner, more sustainable, and resilient energy future for all.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Asma Aziz
Dr. Hussein A. Mohammed
Dr. Barun Das
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • renewable energy strategies
  • sustainable energy transitions
  • distributed energy resources
  • energy storage technologies for sustainable energy transition
  • techno-economic analysis
  • energy policy and governance
  • technological innovations in energy
  • integration of renewable systems
  • socio-economic impacts of energy transitions
  • global energy solutions
  • renewable energy policy
  • energy sustainability
  • clean energy technologies

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