Call for Contributions: The Palgrave Handbook of Energy Transition and Renewable Energy
The Palgrave Handbook of Energy Transition and Renewable Energy invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts to contribute chapters exploring the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities of transitioning to a sustainable energy future.
Edited by Robert C. Brears and Dr. Maria Kottari, this comprehensive Handbook will provide a multidisciplinary examination of energy transition pathways, renewable energy technologies, policy frameworks, and financial mechanisms driving global decarbonization efforts. Chapters will offer insights into cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and real-world applications supporting a low-carbon, resilient energy future.
Scope and Objectives
The Handbook will comprehensively explore:
- Energy Policy and Governance: Carbon pricing, emissions trading, regulatory barriers, and international agreements.
- Renewable Energy Technologies: Solar, wind, bioenergy, hydropower, and emerging innovations.
- Sectoral Transitions: Decarbonization of power generation, transportation, industrial processes, and heating/cooling.
- Energy Efficiency: Building retrofits, industrial energy optimization, and smart grid solutions.
- Socio-Economic Dimensions: Job creation, energy poverty, environmental justice, and community energy projects.
- Financing the Transition: Green finance, carbon markets, energy pricing, and investment mechanisms.
Submission Details
- Chapter Length: 10,000 words (minimum)
- Rolling Submissions: Chapters will be accepted and published continuously until the final deadline.
- Final Submission Deadline: June 2026
How to Submit
Interested contributors should message on LinkedIn with the following details:
- Proposed Chapter Title
- Names and Affiliations of ALL authors (including co-authors)
- Email Addresses of ALL authors (including co-authors)
- Proposed Submission Date (submissions accepted anytime until June 2026)
- Confirmation that the chapter will be 10,000 words in length
This landmark Handbook will be a key resource for academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability practitioners. We look forward to your contributions!
