Introducing our two new journals: EES Solar and EES Batteries
Harnessing the power of the Sun
Solar technology is filled with potential.
Scientists working in chemistry, energy, materials science and engineering are discovering new ways to convert light energy and generate electricity.
EES Solar, part of the EES family, gives this influential research a home. Our authors rely on us for a seamless publishing experience: regular communication during the submission process, meaningful feedback at peer review, and worthwhile guidance post-publication.
Work with our expert editorial boards. Get support from our in-house energy team. Make a difference to the world with your publications.
Meet the EES Family
Announcing our Editor-in-Chief: Professor Michael Saliba
I am driven to advance the global transition to a sustainable energy future, and to shape EES Solar into a premier platform to exchange ideas and drive the progression of solar research.
Scope
EES Solar is a premier interdisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-impact research focused on solar energy and photovoltaics. Building on the reputation of the companion journal Energy & Environmental Science for high quality and influence, EES Solar aims to be a leading publication for groundbreaking studies that span a wide range of scientific disciplines, all connected by the thread of solar. The journal welcomes studies and analyses at all scales, from groundbreaking fundamental advances to interdisciplinary research across chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, theory, and policy and techno-economic analyses, for advancing the field of solar energy. Research that utilizes green materials and sustainable practices, championing developments that minimize environmental impact while achieving high performance is particularly encouraged.
EES Solar is the home for exceptional research that pushes the boundaries of solar research and its applications. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Solar cell and photovoltaic research
- Solar fuels and artificial photosynthesis
- Photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications
- Photothermal and photoelectrochemical solar energy conversion
- Photonics
- Light-matter interaction and spectroscopy
- Photovoltaic system design, solar power systems, and integration
- Modelling, simulation, and theoretical studies including AI and machine learning
- Policy work and techno-economic analyses
Our goal is to serve a diverse audience, including academic researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers, by providing a platform for influential, high-impact research that addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of solar energy and photovoltaics.
See who's on the team
Meet EES Solar's Editor-in-Chief and board members.
Sarah Holmes, Journals Launch Manager
Hannah Fowler, Journals Launch Assistant Editor
Patrick de Jongh, Journals Launch Assistant Editor, ORCID: 0000-0003-4201-0824
Ruth Colmer, Editorial Assistant
Claire Darby, Editorial Manager, ORCID: 0000-0003-3059-6020
Robin Brabham, Publishing Editor
Emma Carlisle, Publishing Editor
Hannah Hamilton, Publishing Editor
Ephraim Otumudia, Publishing Editor
Rebecca Milne, Publishing Editor
Irene Sanchez Molina Santos, Publishing Editor
Michael Spencelayh, Publishing Editor
Linda Warncke, Publishing Assistant
Peer review and editorial process
All articles published in EES Solar are subject to external peer review by anonymised experts in the field and are handled by a team of internationally recognised Associate Editors, who are all practicing scientists in the field.
The peer review for all articles submitted to the journal consists of the following stages:
- Your manuscript is initially assessed by an editor to determine its suitability for peer review
- If the manuscript passes the initial assessment process, the associate editor solicits recommendations from at least two anonymous reviewers who are experts in the field. They will provide a report along with their recommendation.
- The associate editor handling your manuscript makes a decision based on the reviewer reports received. In the event that no clear decision can be made, another reviewer will be consulted.
EES Solar is committed to a rigorous peer review process and expert editorial oversight for all published content. Please refer to our processes and policies for full details including our appeals procedure.
Transparent peer review policy
To support increased transparency, we offer authors the option of transparent peer review, where the editor’s decision letter, reviewers’ comments and authors’ response for all versions of the manuscript will be published alongside the article under an Open Access Creative Commons licence (CC-BY). Reviewers are anonymous unless they choose to sign their report.
Find out more about our transparent peer review policy.
Journal guidelines
The following guidelines are journal specific. For general guidance on preparing an article please visit our Prepare your article and Resources for authors pages, the content of which is relevant to all of our journals.
Broader context
All articles must include a separate paragraph (no more than 200 words) that places the work into a universally broader context. This should be different from the abstract and introduction and serve the purpose of emphasising why the research challenge being addressed is fundamentally relevant to pressing global issues in solar energy science. We require this Broader Context paragraph at submission stage and it should be written so as to be accessible to both specialist and non-specialist readers, as it will be published alongside the article.
Ethical requirements
EES Solar authors, editors, reviewers and published works are required to uphold the Royal Society of Chemistry’s ethical standards. The Royal Society of Chemistry is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and our ethical standards follow COPE’s core practices and best practice guidelines. In cases where these guidelines are breached or appear to be so, the Royal Society of Chemistry will consult with COPE guidelines and act accordingly.
When a study involves the use of live animals or human subjects, authors must include in the 'methods/experimental' section of the manuscript a statement that all experiments were performed in compliance with the author’s institute’s policy on animal use and ethics; where possible, details of compliance with national or international laws or guidelines should be included. The statement must name the institutional/local ethics committee which has approved the study; where possible, the approval or case number should be provided. A statement that informed consent was obtained for any experimentation with human subjects is required. Reviewers may be asked to comment specifically on any cases in which concerns arise.
For further guidance on author responsibilities and code of conduct, which apply to EES Solar and to all manuscripts submitted to Royal Society of Chemistry journals, please visit our author hub.
Open access
As a gold open access journal, EES Solar can maximise the potential and visibility of your publications. Our articles are free to read, access and cite by anyone around the world. We are also covering all article processing charges until mid-2027, so you can publish with us for free.
We offer EES Solar authors a choice of two Creative Commons licences: CC BY or CC BY NC. Publication under these licences means that authors retain the copyright of their article, but users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. Read our open access statement for further information.
All published articles are deposited with LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, Portico and the British Library for archiving.
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Subscription information
EES Solar is fully gold open access – articles can be downloaded free from the website with no barriers to access. EES Solar publishes 6 issues per year.
Copyright
Copyright is retained by authors when an open access licence is accepted, as with our standard licence to publish agreement. Full and accurate attribution to the original author is required for any re-use of the work. Find out more about copyright, licences and re-use permission.
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