EES Solar
Exceptional research on solar energy and photovoltaics.
Editor-in-Chief: Michael Saliba
Publishing model: Gold open access
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 gives this influential research a home.
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.
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.
Professor Michael Saliba, Editor-in-Chief, University of Stuttgart & Research Center Juelich, Germany
Journal Impact Factor
N/A
First decision time (all)
20 days
First decision time (peer reviewed)
31 days
Indexing
eISSN: 3033-4063
Indexed in: Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Scopus
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EES Solar publishes:
- Communications
- Full papers
- Reviews (see panel)
- Perspectives (see panel)
- Mini-reviews (see panel)
- Opinions
- Analysis articles
- Comments
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Prizes and recognition
EES Solar Outstanding Paper Award
Celebrating exceptional research published in EES Solar and the authors behind the work.
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EES Solar outstanding reviewers
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