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159

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596

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355

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56

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11

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4676

Accept Date (Days)

110

Renewable Energy Research and Applications (RERA) is a blind peer-review journal. This journal covers all related fields to renewable energy engineering including power production, distribution, storage, and utilization. In addition to engineering applications of renewable energy, related researches in the fields of environment, society, economy, and policy are enveloped in the scope of the RERA. Herein, we are eager to receive and publish original research papers, review papers, technical reports, and short communications which could be stimulating for mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers, as well as energy- environment scientists that are not presented, submitted or published in any other national or international journals or conferences. RERA is going to publish two volumes in a year. Publishing in RERA gives you this opportunity:

  • Fast-publication period after the peer-review process
  • Accepted manuscripts will be available On-line as fast as possible before preparation of hard-copy versions.  

The following items compromise the major scopes of RERA:

  • Biofuels and biomass energy
  • Geothermal energy
  • Hydropower (conventional hydroelectricity, tidal and wave power)
  • Solar energy (thermal and photovoltaic)
  • Wind power

In addition to original research studies, the Renewable Energy Research and Applications encourages researchers to submit their review article which investigates avant-garde topics, determinates emerging and post emerging movements, and recommends future guidelines for developing subjects.

All submitted manuscripts are checked for similarity through a trustworthy software named iThenticate to be assured about its originality and then rigorously peer-reviewed by the international reviewers. 

 

All accepted papers will be checked by iThenticate against plagiarism. 

RERA respect all aspects of publication ethics of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). COPE is a forum for editors and publishers of peer reviewed journals to discuss all aspects of publication ethics. COPE provides advice to editors and publishers on all aspects of publication ethics and, in particular, how to handle cases of research and publication misconduct. COPE does not investigate individual cases but encourages editors to ensure that cases are investigated by the appropriate authorities (usually a research institution or employer).

RERA has no publication charges and no submission fees.

 

 

Original Article Photovoltaic Systems
Design and simulation of a photovoltaic-thermal hybrid system with a spectral filter for enhanced solar energy utilization

Qinghai Li; A. Bourhani Said; Yusen Yan; Hui Zhou; Yanguo Zhang

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, Pages 1-10

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2025.16443.1438

Abstract
  This study presents the design and simulation of a concentrating photovoltaic-thermal (CPVT) hybrid system that integrates spectral beam splitting (SBS) technology. The system utilizes conventional heliostat mirrors with dual-axis tracking to concentrate sunlight onto both a monocrystalline photovoltaic ...  Read More
Original Article Applications of Machine Learning Algorithms in Renewable Energies
Machine Learning Based MPPT Optimization for SPV Systems under Partial Shading Conditions

Pavan Gangwar; Aishvarya Narain

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, Pages 11-22

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.15687.1394

Abstract
  This paper presents various maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques for solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems operating under partial shading conditions (PSCs). Traditional methods such as perturb and observe (P&O) used as a base model which face significant challenges in accurately identifying ...  Read More
Original Article Fuel Cells
A Scientometric and Knowledge Management Analysis of Fuel Cell Systems Research for Enhancing Energy Efficiency

Zeinab Hamidzadeh

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, Pages 23-47

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.16732.1457

Abstract
  This research intends to conduct scientometrics and knowledge management for fuel cell system research for efficiency energy based on data on Scopus from 2011 to 2024. Using statistical methods and analytical software VOSviewer, 1,399 articles published in 247 data sources were analyzed, and the ...  Read More
Original Article Photovoltaic Systems
Experimental assessment of aluminum heat sink geometries on temperature mitigation and power output in PV panels under natural convection

Radin Ahmadi; Ali Sarreshtehdari

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, Pages 49-62

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2025.16795.1464

Abstract
  Photovoltaic (PV) panels experience efficiency losses from elevated operating temperatures, particularly in high-insolation regions where overheating reduces power output and module lifespan. This issue is exacerbated in arid climates like Iran, where abundant solar resources coincide with extreme heat, ...  Read More
Original Article Energy Policy
Green human resource management and environmental sustainability in listed Indian banks: The mediating role of organizational citizenship behaviour towards environment

Ritu Raj; Shivani Dhand

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, Pages 63-78

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17687.1531

Abstract
  This study aims to examine the effect of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) on Environmental Sustainability (ES) and to investigate the mediating role of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Towards Environment (OCBE) in listed Indian banks operating in Punjab. With increasing regulatory pressure ...  Read More
Original Article Energy Policy
Life cycle analysis and policy implications for Iran's wind energy innovation system: A co-evolutionary framework

Hossein Heirani; Seyed Mohammad Shobeiry

Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, Pages 79-97

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2025.15943.1408

Abstract
  This paper analyzes the life cycle of Iran's wind energy innovation system through a co-evolutionary framework that examines the interplay between the system and its contextual environment. Our analysis reveals that the system is transitioning from formation to growth, but remains vulnerable due to its ...  Read More
Life cycle analysis and policy implications for Iran's wind energy innovation system: A co-evolutionary framework
Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, , Pages 79-97

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2025.15943.1408

Abstract
  This paper analyzes the life cycle of Iran's wind energy innovation system through a co-evolutionary framework that examines the interplay between the system and its contextual environment. Our analysis reveals that the system is transitioning from formation to growth, but remains vulnerable due to its ...  Read More
Machine Learning Based MPPT Optimization for SPV Systems under Partial Shading Conditions
Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, , Pages 11-22

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.15687.1394

Abstract
  This paper presents various maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques for solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems operating under partial shading conditions (PSCs). Traditional methods such as perturb and observe (P&O) used as a base model which face significant challenges in accurately identifying ...  Read More
A Scientometric and Knowledge Management Analysis of Fuel Cell Systems Research for Enhancing Energy Efficiency
Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, , Pages 23-47

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.16732.1457

Abstract
  This research intends to conduct scientometrics and knowledge management for fuel cell system research for efficiency energy based on data on Scopus from 2011 to 2024. Using statistical methods and analytical software VOSviewer, 1,399 articles published in 247 data sources were analyzed, and the ...  Read More
Experimental assessment of aluminum heat sink geometries on temperature mitigation and power output in PV panels under natural convection
Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, , Pages 49-62

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2025.16795.1464

Abstract
  Photovoltaic (PV) panels experience efficiency losses from elevated operating temperatures, particularly in high-insolation regions where overheating reduces power output and module lifespan. This issue is exacerbated in arid climates like Iran, where abundant solar resources coincide with extreme heat, ...  Read More
Green human resource management and environmental sustainability in listed Indian banks: The mediating role of organizational citizenship behaviour towards environment
Volume 7, Issue 1 , January 2026, , Pages 63-78

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17687.1531

Abstract
  This study aims to examine the effect of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) on Environmental Sustainability (ES) and to investigate the mediating role of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour Towards Environment (OCBE) in listed Indian banks operating in Punjab. With increasing regulatory pressure ...  Read More
Original Article
Performance assessment and supply energy planning in Iranian wind power plants

Mojtaba Ghiyasi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 March 2023

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.12417.1181

Abstract
  Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is a mathematical programming approach for the performance basement of the production units from a production economic view. In this paper, we analyze the performance of Iranian wind power plants (IWPP) using DEA. In the second phase of the study, we utilize the inverse ...  Read More
Original Article
Performance evaluation of a hybrid system of dhow ship and wave energy converter for power generation

Hosein Jokar; Abuzar Abazari; Reza Dorostkar

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 10 June 2024

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2024.13737.1264

Abstract
  One of the main needs for dhow vessels is fuel for diesel generators that generate electricity, which in turn is used in refrigerators and electronic devices. Concerning the development of new devices for electricity generation such as point absorber wave energy converters, in the present research for ...  Read More
Original Article
Investigating the Impact of Double-Skin Facades on Reducing Energy Consumption in Office Buildings (Case Study: Computer Center Building at Shahrood University of Technology)

Fatemeh - Ahani; Elham - Sarkardehi; Maryam - Ansarimanesh; Hamed - Moslehi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 12 May 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2025.15625.1386

Abstract
  Approximately 40% of fossil energy consumption in Iran is attributed to office and residential buildings. Therefore, optimizing energy consumption and managing energy demand in these buildings is essential. A key aspect of this optimization is the building's outer shell, which plays a vital role ...  Read More
Original Article
The mapping between satellite and ground station data for the estimation of average solar radiation in hilly regions of India

SHUBHAM GUPTA; Amit kumar singh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 November 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2025.16368.1432

Abstract
  This study is performed to increase the bankability and assess the future performance of solar-energy-based applications in hilly areas of India. A solar energy database for these places is necessary to achieve this. There are many obstacles to building measurement stations at these places. Significant ...  Read More
Original Article
THE EFFECT OF WASTE PLASTIC OIL BLENDS ON AN UNMODIFIED CRDI DIESEL ENGINE AT DIFFERENT SPEED AND LOAD VARIATIONS

Ravi Kumar 9494755058 K; Murali Krishna MVS; SUDHEER PREM KUMAR B

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 November 2025

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2023.13066.1220

Abstract
  Due to their availability and environmental concerns, waste plastic, which contains a lot of hydrocarbons with high calorific value, makes suitable alternative fuels. Pyrolysis oil from discarded plastics can fuel diesel engines without modification. The performance, combustion, and emissions of waste ...  Read More
Original Article
Step Configuration to Reduce Partial Shading Losses in Photovoltaic Arrays

Ahmad Shah Baburi; Ahmad Mirzaei; Yaser Karimi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 August 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17583.1521

Abstract
  Photovoltaic systems consist of multiple modules connected in series and parallel to produce a specific current and voltage. These modules may experience partial shading, leading to increased power losses, the formation of hot spots, reduced system performance, and physical damage to the modules. Various ...  Read More
Original Article
A Hybrid Whale-Fishier Mantis Optimizer for Accurate Parameter Identification in Single-, Double-, and Triple-Diode PV Models, with a Cross-Validated Assessment of Deep-Learning Residual Correction

Marouan BEN EL HAJ; said ziani

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 24 August 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17739.1544

Abstract
  Reliable extraction of PV module electrical parameters constitutes a critical step toward enabling fault detection and performance assessment. The strong dependence of these parameters on environmental factors, particularly solar irradiance and cell operating temperature, introduces significant nonlinearity ...  Read More
Original Article
Aerodynamic Performance Assessment and Blade Design Optimization of Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines for Sustainable Energy Development

Muhammad Imran; Abdur Rafai

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 24 August 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17534.1520

Abstract
  Wind energy constitutes a vital pillar of global decarbonisation strategy, with horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs) accounting for over 95% of installed capacity. This study addresses site-specific aerodynamic design and optimization of a 25-metre HAWT rotor blade tailored to the Jamshoro wind corridor, ...  Read More
Original Article
A Practical Reliability Framework for Grid-Connected Hybrid Renewable Energy in Northern Iraq

Alan Saeed; Kamil Yousif; Maiwan Abdulrazzaq

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 31 August 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17708.1538

Abstract
  The Gali Zakho Tunnel in Dohuk, Iraq consumes 12,704.44 kWh every day. Lighting, ventilation, safety monitoring, and control systems operate continuously. Power failure is a life-safety event. This study designs and optimizes a grid-connected hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) for the tunnel using ...  Read More
Renewable Energy Research and Applications

Publisher:
Shahrood University of Technology

Director-in-Charge:
Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi

Editor-in-Chief:
Hashem Oraee

Associate Editor-in-Chief:
Majid Amidpour

Advisory Board:
DR. R. Dhivagar

Manager:
Ali Meskaryan

Frequency: Semiannual

Print ISSN: 2717-252X

Online ISSN: 2676-7430

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