Special Issues

Circular Energy Systems and Sustainable Pathways for Decarbonization

Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026 View: 17 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Dr. Viktor Koval

Email: victor-koval@ukr.net

Affiliation: Department of Business and Tourism Management, Izmail State University of Humanities, Izmail, 68610, Ukraine

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Research Interests: renewable energy, biomass energy, decarbonizing, energy efficiency, sustainable energy systems

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Dr. Hanna Hrinchenko

Email: h.s.hrinchenko@karazin.ua

Affiliation: Department of Automation, Metrology and Energy Efficient Technologies, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Kharkiv, 61000, Ukraine

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Research Interests: renewable energy, decarbonizing, energy efficiency, sustainable energy eystems, energy management

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Summary

The rapid transformation of energy systems towards climate neutrality requires the integration of the principles of circular economy, sustainable resource management, and effective decarbonization policies. Circular energy systems are now considered key tools for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy efficiency, and reducing the resource dependence of economies. The combination of renewable energy sources, the reuse of energy and material flows, digital technologies, and innovative management approaches is shaping new sustainable trajectories for the development of the energy sector.


The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight modern research, practical solutions, and policy approaches aimed at the development of circular energy systems and support for the transition to a low-carbon economy. This special issue explores interdisciplinary approaches that integrate engineering solutions, energy management, environmental policy, and economic mechanisms to promote sustainable development.


We invite researchers, engineers and practitioners to join in forming the scientific basis for a sustainable and circular energy future.


The topics of this special issue include the following:
· Circular Economy Models in Energy Systems.
· Energy Economics, Policy, and Market Design.
· Net-Zero Transitions and Renewable Energy Systems.
· Decarbonization Strategies and Carbon Capture Technologies.
· Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Management.
· Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in Energy Systems.
· Life Cycle Assessment and Energy Policy for Sustainable Energy Systems.
· Energy and Climate Policy Instruments.
· Energy Efficiency and Resource Optimization.


Keywords

circular energy, decarbonization, sustainable energy systems, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, energy management, climate policy, low-carbon economy.

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