Guest Editors
Dr. Ahmad Shah Irshad
Email: irshad786.kdru@gmail.com
Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, 1 Senbaru, Nishihara-cho, Okinawa, Nishihara, 903-0213, Japan
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Research Interests: Renewable Energy, Micro grid, Integrated Energy Systems

Dr. M.H Elkholy
Email: Melkholy094@yahoo.com
Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus, 1 Senbaru, Nishihara-cho, Okinawa, Nishihara, 903-0213, Japan
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Research Interests: Renewable Energy, Energy Management

Summary
This special issue aims to explore emerging technologies, techniques, and innovations in hybrid renewable energy systems to support the transition to sustainable energy solutions. It seeks to connect cutting-edge research from various disciplines to optimize hybrid energy systems while reducing their environmental impact. This issue addresses key challenges such as energy efficiency enhancement, renewable energy integration, carbon footprint reduction, and resilient energy infrastructure through multidisciplinary approaches.
Aligned with global sustainability efforts such as the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the aim of this issue is to emphasize practical, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for a sustainable energy transition. It also examines policy frameworks, economic feasibility, and societal impacts to ensure widespread adoption of hybrid renewable energy systems.
Topics of interest of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:
Renewable Energy Systems: Advances in hybrid solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy technologies.
Energy Storage & Conversion: Battery innovations, hydrogen fuel cells, and efficient storage solutions.
Carbon Reduction Strategies: CCUS technologies and decarbonization of industry and transport.
Energy Efficiency & Optimization: AI-driven smart grids and energy management.
Sustainable Infrastructure: Green urban planning and net-zero city development.
Policy & Economics: Net-zero policies, investment strategies, and economic analysis of green energy transitions.
Keywords
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Sustainable Energy Transition, Energy Efficiency Optimization, Decarbonization Strategies, Smart Energy Management, AI and IoT in Energy Systems, Policy and Economic Frameworks for Green Energy