Aims and scope

Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability (REES) is an international, interdisciplinary, open-access journal that bridges the advancement of renewable energy technologies with their integration into sustainable environmental strategies for the built environment and society at large. The journal publishes original research, reviews, and innovations that connect clean energy production with environmental, social, and economic sustainability, supporting the transition toward climate-neutral and resilient societies, while contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

1. Technological Solutions
1.1 Renewable energy integration at all scales, from urban and rural systems (e.g., agrivoltaics, building-integrated photovoltaics, solar thermal) to utility-scale solar PV and onshore/offshore wind;
1.2 Biomass and waste-to-energy conversion;
1.3 Geothermal applications;
1.4 Urban mini-hydro and wind plants.
2. Planning and Management
2.1 Energy markets, integrated energy planning, and smart grids;
2.2 Energy communities (CER) and positive energy districts (PED);
2.3 Green urban regeneration, resilience strategies, and adaptation to climate change;
2.4 Mitigation strategies for climate change, including carbon reduction and decarbonization pathways.
3. Tools and Methods
3.1 Sustainability assessment methods (e.g., life-cycle analysis);
3.2 Predictive design, energy modeling, and digital tools for energy management;
3.3 Decision-support tools for planning and design of renewable energy systems.
4. Design Strategies for Green and Circular Cities and Buildings
4.1 Circular economy strategies for buildings and urban areas;
4.2 Eco-sustainable, bio-based, and recycled materials;
4.3 Nature-based solutions for urban and building environments;
4.4 Bioclimatic and passive design strategies;
4.5 Building-integrated renewable energy systems;
4.6 From NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Buildings) to climate-neutral buildings;
4.7 Biophilic and human-centered architecture.
5. Policy, Finance, and Education
5.1 Regulatory frameworks, incentives, and market mechanisms for renewable energy;
5.2 Financial models and investment strategies for clean energy and sustainable urban development;
5.3 Climate and energy policy analysis;
5.4 Education, capacity building, and ethical considerations for sustainable energy adoption.
6. Human-Centered Approaches
1. Environmental comfort, wellbeing, and indoor climate quality;
2. Proactive behavior and user engagement for energy efficiency;
3. Societal acceptance and stakeholder participation in renewable energy and sustainability initiatives.