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Volume 6 (2025)
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11

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4679

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117

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. 

 

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RERA has no publication charges and no submission fees.

 

 

Original Article Electricity Generation by Green Energy Sources
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

Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2026, Pages 165-179

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
The mapping between satellite and ground station data for the estimation of average solar radiation in hilly regions of India
Volume 7, Issue 2 , July 2026, , Pages 165-179

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
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
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
Comprehensive Experimental Study on the Effect of Flow Direction, Pitch Angle, and Waves on Tidal Turbine Performance

Amirhossein Farhoudi; Rouzbeh Shafaghat; Behrad Alizadeh Kharkeshi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.16520.1441

Abstract
  The performance of tidal turbines hinges on geometric characteristics and wave-current properties. This study investigates the performance of a three-bladed, 1:6 scale horizontal axis tidal turbine (HATT), with a particular focus on the underexplored influence of flow direction—a critical factor for ...  Read More
Original Article
Evaluation of the Impact of Opening Type and Placement on Enhancing Natural Ventilation in Atrium-Adjacent Corridors in Hot and Semi-Humid Climates

Omid Rahaei; Mehrnam Sabbagh; Hossein Kavari Zadeh; Nahid Mahmoudi Abed

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17610.1524

Abstract
  In hot and semi-humid climates, natural ventilation plays a crucial role in enhancing indoor environmental quality. Atriums are recognized as architectural elements that facilitate daylight penetration and airflow, yet they remain underutilized in such climatic conditions. Inefficient air circulation ...  Read More
Review Paper
AI-Driven Image-Based Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Photovoltaic Systems: A Bibliometric Analysis and Comprehensive Review

Hicham Ait Lhaj; Khalid Amechnoue; Rachid Herbazi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17973.1558

Abstract
  The growing emphasis on renewable energy has led to a notable rise in photovoltaic (PV) installations, highlighting the need for advanced diagnostic methods to enable efficient maintenance and performance optimisation. This paper offers a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the use of artificial ...  Read More
Research Note
Auditing Short-Term Load-Forecasting Claims on a Constructed Demand Dataset: Chronological Validation, Baseline Diagnostics, and Uncertainty Stress Tests

Majid Baseer

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17897.1552

Abstract
  Short-term load forecasting (STLF) studies can report strong accuracy when target construction, data provenance, units, and forecast-time information are not audited. This study presents a methodological audit using 189,888 quarter-hourly records labelled from January 2020 to May 2025. Although complete, ...  Read More
Original Article
Machine Learning Modeling and Global Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Waste-blend Feedstock using a Novel Copper-Doped Bio-derived Catalyst

Charity Aghariagbonse Osagiede; Favour Uchechukwu Ugbodu

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17889.1553

Abstract
  High production costs, environmental concerns, and optimization complexities limit conventional biodiesel viability. To address this, a novel bio-based heterogeneous catalyst was synthesized by impregnating Coconut Shell BioChar (CS-BC) with copper-doped Calcined Periwinkle Shell (CPS). The morphology ...  Read More
Review Paper
Renewable Energy-Based Water Desalination Technologies for Arid Regions: A Review

Azizbek Rakhmonov; Saidislomkhon Tukhtasinov; Afzaljon Qodirov; Sokhibjon Komolddinov; Ikboljon Zokhidov; Ilkhombek Kholiddinov; Bekzod Boynazarov

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17870.1551

Abstract
  Water scarcity has become a major global challenge, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where freshwater resources are limited and demand continues to increase. Renewable energy-driven desalination technologies have emerged as promising solutions for sustainable freshwater production while reducing ...  Read More
Original Article
A cost-benefit analysis of options for the retrofit of Kiri dam to generate hydroelectric energy

Taitiya Kenneth Yuguda; Olugbenga Abiola Fakayode; Isaac Mashingil Mankilik

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17749.1545

Abstract
  A largely overlooked approach to expanding electricity access in rural regions while minimizing environmental harm involves retrofitting existing dams. Although upgrading these structures presents a promising alternative for power generation with reduced ecological consequences, the economic viability ...  Read More
Original Article
Smart Shades and Rooftop PV Synergy Turn the Golgohar Complex Office into a ZEB-oriented, Exposing Energy Pricing as the Ultimate Lever in a Hot-Arid Climate

Mohamad Reza Motlaghian

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17723.1542

Abstract
  This study presents a techno‑economic analysis for retrofitting the Golgohar administrative building in Sirjan, Iran, toward ZEB‑oriented performance. The methodology integrates 3D modeling in SketchUp with dynamic energy simulations in EnergyPlus to evaluate passive shading systems (simple and smart ...  Read More
Original Article
Nano-Engineered Fe₃O₄-Cellulase and Fe₃O₄@C-SO₃H for RSM-Optimized Recyclable Cellulose Hydrolysis

Hussein M. Hussein; Bahaa T. Shawky; Hamed Mohamed Abdel Barry; Ibrahim El Tantawy El Sayed

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17719.1541

Abstract
  Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles are a promising support for immobilization of enzymatic and acid catalysts for the hydrolysis of cellulose due to their large surface area, modifiable surface, and easy magnetic separation. Here, Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles were synthesized using coprecipitation yielding ...  Read More
Original Article
Climate Change Impacts on Net-Zero Energy Buildings in Hot-Arid Climates: A Dual-Pressure Analysis for Karachi, Pakistan

Muhammad Fawad Saleem; Majid Baseer; Ahmad Khan; Sardar Ahmed Imtiaz

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17698.1534

Abstract
  Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) designed for present climatic conditions face a dual mid-century challenge: rising cooling demand increases electricity consumption, while climate-related photovoltaic (PV) losses reduce on-site generation. This study introduces the Net-Zero Divergence Factor (DF), a ...  Read More
Original Article
Integrating Crop-Yield Prediction into Linseed-Based Biodiesel Supply Chain Design: A Case Study for Iran

AmirSaeed Nikkhah Qamsari; Seyed Javad Hosseininezhad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17676.1530

Abstract
  Air pollution, fossil-fuel dependency, and water scarcity have increased the need for cleaner and regionally adaptable energy alternatives in Iran. This study develops a single-period location–allocation–production–distribution model for designing a linseed-based biodiesel supply chain. The main ...  Read More
Original Article
Optimal design of a microgrid based on economic, pollution, and reliability aspects for remote rural areas

Alireza Babajani; Ali Ghasemi-Marzbali

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17535.1519

Abstract
  Abstract- This study develops an optimal sizing framework for a standalone photovoltaic–wind–diesel–battery microgrid intended for remote residential applications. Photovoltaic generation, wind generation, diesel backup, and battery storage are sized simultaneously under two loss of power supply ...  Read More
Original Article
Sustainable rural farming and renewable energy development with solar trolly adoption and its influencing factors on rural households farming earning in Punjab, Pakistan

Dilshad Ahmad; Muhammad Ishaq; Abdur Rauf

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17505.1517

Abstract
  Renewable energy and low-cost energy sources considered priority focus in worldwide for sustainable development. In using data of 480 farm households with application two stage Hecksman and logit models the study investigated determinants adoption of solar energy and its influence on non-farm and farm ...  Read More
Research Note
Performance Enhancement of Industrial Solar Desalination Ponds Using Ferric Oxide Nanoparticles: An Energy–Exergy Analysis

Abuzar Shakeri; Farshad Farahbod; seyedeh nasrin hosseinimotlagh; Mohammad Sadegh Azadi Chegini; Abuzar Shakeri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 17 October 2026

https://doi.org/10.22044/rera.2026.17397.1512

Abstract
  The escalating global demand for freshwater and the depletion of natural resources necessitate the development of sustainable desalination technologies. In this study, an improved solar desalination pond incorporating nano-ferric oxide (Fe₂O₃) plates is experimentally and theoretically investigated ...  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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