Renewable Energy for a Zero Carbon Future: Progress and Pathways to 2030

CALL FOR PAPERS

Renewable Energy for a Zero Carbon Future: Progress and Pathways to 2030

Journal: Energy for Sustainable Development

Publisher: Elsevier

Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026

Introduction

Achieving a zero-carbon future by 2030 demands accelerated progress across renewable energy technologies, policy frameworks, and sustainable strategies. This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in renewable energy — addressing the technological advancements, policy frameworks, and sustainable strategies essential for meeting this critical global target.

Scope & Significance

This Special Issue provides a dedicated platform for rigorous, forward-looking research that advances understanding of renewable energy transitions across technological, economic, policy, and social dimensions. It seeks contributions that bridge scientific innovation with practical, policy-relevant insights — helping to accelerate the global shift away from fossil fuels and toward a resilient, equitable, zero-carbon energy future.

List of Topic Areas

Manuscripts are invited on themes including, but not limited to:

Renewable Energy Technologies

1. Solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal systems — advances and applications

2. Wind energy — onshore, offshore, and hybrid systems

3. Green hydrogen production, storage, and utilization

4. Biofuels and waste-to-energy technologies

Energy Storage and Grid Resilience 5. Battery innovations and next-generation energy storage systems 6. Smart grid solutions and grid modernization 7. Infrastructure adaptation to climate change and extreme weather events

AI and Digital Transformation 8. Intelligent energy management systems and AI-driven optimization 9. IoT applications in renewable energy monitoring and control 10. Big data analytics for energy efficiency and demand forecasting

Decarbonization Strategies 11. Electrification of transportation and its role in zero-carbon pathways 12. Sustainable industrial processes and low-carbon manufacturing 13. Carbon-neutral supply chains and lifecycle assessment

Policy and Finance 14. Climate policies and regulatory frameworks for net-zero energy transitions 15. Investment strategies and green finance for renewable energy deployment 16. International cooperation and multilateral frameworks for decarbonization

Sustainability and Equity 17. Inclusive energy transitions — ensuring access and affordability 18. Gender-responsive energy policies and women in renewable energy 19. Low-energy urban development and sustainable built environments 20. Energy justice — addressing inequalities in the transition to clean energy

Guest Editors

Prof. Tania Urmee (Executive Guest Editor — Contact for Topic Inquiries) Murdoch University, Perth, Australia Email: t.urmee@murdoch.edu.au

Prof. GM Shafiullah Murdoch University, Perth, Australia

Prof. Martin Anda Murdoch University, Perth, Australia

Key Deadlines

Manuscript Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026

Submission Guidelines

Submit your manuscript via Editorial Manager, the official online submission system for Energy for Sustainable Development. When submitting, click "Submit New Manuscript" and select Article Type:

"VSI: RE4ZCF"

from the dropdown list.

For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, contact Prof. Tania Urmee at t.urmee@murdoch.edu.au.

All submissions must be original and must not be under review elsewhere at the time of submission.

For author guidelines, visit the official Energy for Sustainable Development journal page on the Elsevier ScienceDirect website.

About the Journal

Energy for Sustainable Development, published by Elsevier, is a leading international peer-reviewed journal with a CiteScore of 8.5 and Impact Factor of 4.9. It supports open access publishing and is dedicated to advancing research on sustainable energy systems — providing a global platform for interdisciplinary scholarship exploring renewable energy technologies, energy access, policy, and the role of energy in achieving sustainable development goals worldwide.

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