SET PROCEEDINGS
The official record of cutting-edge research and innovations presented at the
International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET)
SET PROCEEDINGS
Explore the Proceedings of our International Conferences on Sustainable Energy Technologies
Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, held at Shanghai University of Electric Power, Shanghai, China, from 12th - 14th August 2024.
ISBN 9780853583561
Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, held in University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK, from 15th - 17th August 2023.
ISBN 9780853583578
Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, held in Halic University, Istanbul, Turkiye, from August 16th – 18th, 2022.
ISBN: 9780853583516
Sustainable Energy Towards the New Revolution: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from August 20th – 22nd, 2019. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
ISBN 9780853583318
Sustainable Energy Technologies for Eco Cities and Environment: Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, 21-23 August 2018, Wuhan, China. Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, China.
ISBN 9780853583271
Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, 17-20 July 2017, Bologna, Italy. Università di Bologna, School of Engineering and Architecture.
Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET2016), held in Singapore from 19th to 22nd July 2016. Edited by S. Riffat & Y. Su.
ISBN 139780853583387
Sustainable Energy for a Resilient Future: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, 25-27 August 2015, Nottingham, UK. University of Nottingham: Architecture, Energy & Environment Research Group.
ISBN 9780853583134
AIMS & SCOPE
The Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies provide a comprehensive record of the latest research, innovations, and technological developments in sustainable energy technologies, building technology, renewable energy, and environmental engineering.
The proceedings serve as an international platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share findings that advance sustainable solutions for heat, power, and environmental challenges.
The series includes peer-reviewed conference papers covering theoretical studies, experimental investigations, and applied case studies. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Emerging technologies and systems for sustainable energy
- Advances in building energy performance and environmental design
- Thermochemical, electrochemical, and renewable energy storage
- Climate change mitigation and decarbonisation strategies
- Policy, economic, and social aspects of sustainable energy
The SET Conference Proceedings aim to:
- Disseminate cutting-edge research and practical solutions globally
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and environmental sciences
- Provide an accessible resource for academics, industry specialists, and policy makers
EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor-In-Chief
Saffa Riffat, University of Nottingham, UK
Associate Editors
Ziwei Chen, University of Nottingham, UK
Yuehong Su, University of Nottingham, UK
James Riffat, World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies, UK
Tianhong Zheng, University of Nottingham, UK
Yanan Zhang, University of Nottingham, UK
Editorial Board Members
Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Jihad Awad, Ajman University, UAE
Devrim Aydin, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
Ehsan Baniasadi, University of Isfahan, Iran
Chris Benson, University of Nottingham, UK
Michele Bottarelli, University of Ferrara, Italy
Mahmut Sami Buker, Solimpeks Solar, Turkey
John Calautit, University of Nottingham, UK
Hongbing Chen, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, China
Jiufa Chen, Southeast University, China
Young Chin-Huai, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Andrei Chamchine, University of Central Lancashire, UK
Li Shao, University of Reading, UK
Ibrahim Dincer, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada
Jo Darkwa, University of Nottingham, UK
Peter Dobson, University of Oxford, UK
Ahmed Freewan, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan
Yi Fan, Shanghai University of Electric Power, China
Pei Gang, University of Science and Technology of China, China
Mark Gillott, University of Nottingham, UK
Arif Hepbasli, Yasar University, Turkey
Razika Ihaddadene, Med Boudiaf University, Algeria
Hasila Jarimi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Liben Jiang, University of Central Lancashire, UK
Ji Jie, University of Science and Technology of China, China
Muhyiddine Jradi, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Cagri Kutlu, University of Nottingham, UK
Ali Kilicarslan, Hitit University, Turkey
Hasan Köten, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Turkey
Risto Kosonen, Aalto University, Finland
Xianguo Li, University of Waterloo, Canada
Shuli Liu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Peter Lund, Aalto University, Finland
Armando Oliveira, University of Porto, Portugal
Beatrice Pulvirenti, University of Bologna, Italy
David Reay, University of Nottingham, UK
K Srinivas Reddy, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
Li Shao, University of Reading, UK
Mat Santamouris, University of New South Wales, Australia
Zafer Utlu, Halic University, Turkey
Norhayati Mat Wajid, Public Works Department of Malaysia, Malaysia
Chi-Hwa Wang, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Jitiporn Wongwatcharapaiboon, Thammasat University, Thailand
Hongxing Yang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Lizhi Zhang, South China University of Technology, China
Xudong Zhao, University of Hull, UK
Xiaofeng Zheng, University of Nottingham, UK
PUBLICATION POLICIES
The SET Conference Proceedings publish peer-reviewed papers presented at the annual International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET).
Publication Fees
Publication costs are covered by conference registration fees; no additional Article Processing Charges (APCs) are applied.
Errors in Published Papers
Authors who identify an error in their published paper should contact the Proceedings Editor immediately. Where appropriate, a correction or erratum will be issued online.
Peer Review
All submissions undergo peer review to ensure technical accuracy and research quality:
- At least two independent reviewers evaluate each paper.
- The single-blind review process is used, where reviewers remain anonymous to authors, but author identities are visible to reviewers.
- All reviewers are required to maintain confidentiality and assess manuscripts solely on scholarly merit.
- Plagiarism screening is conducted before acceptance.
Publishing Ethics
Authorship and Contributorship
Authors must meet all of the following criteria:
- Made a substantial intellectual contribution to the research (concept, design, data collection, or analysis).
- Participated in drafting or revising the paper for intellectual content.
- Approved the final version before submission.
Plagiarism and Redundant Publication
Submissions must be original and not published elsewhere.
Papers must not be under consideration by any other publication.
Extended versions of earlier work (e.g., preliminary findings) are acceptable only if properly acknowledged.
Complaints and Appeals
Allegations of academic or ethical misconduct will be handled confidentially by WSSET. Decisions will be made by the Proceedings Editor in consultation with the SET Organising Committee.
Human and Animal Research Disclosure
Where applicable, authors must state that approval from a recognised ethics committee or review board was obtained for studies involving humans or animals.
Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission.
Data Sharing and Reproducibility
WSSET encourages authors to provide sufficient details, data, or references to allow others to reproduce results where practical.
Copyright and Licensing
Copyright
- Copyright for the SET Conference Proceedings is held jointly by WSSET and the University of Nottingham (for past volumes hosted on the University of Nottingham repository).
- Authors retain copyright of their individual papers but grant WSSET the right to publish and distribute them as part of the conference proceedings.
Licensing
Unless stated otherwise, papers are published under the publisher’s own licence. Authors and readers may:
- Download and share papers for personal and academic use.
- Properly cite the published version in all cases.
- Commercial use or modification requires written permission from WSSET.
Open Access
The SET Conference Proceedings are fully open access and freely available online, but reuse is governed by the publisher’s licence.
Post-Publication Information
Content Preservation
Digital copies of the SET Conference Proceedings are preserved in institutional repositories (e.g., the University of Nottingham repository for earlier volumes) to ensure long-term accessibility.
Advertising
The SET Conference Proceedings are published by WSSET as a non-profit scholarly publication. No third-party advertising is permitted, and editorial decisions are made independently of any commercial considerations.
Commitment to Publication Ethics
The SET Conference Proceedings follow the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices to ensure the highest standards of integrity in scholarly publishing. WSSET is committed to investigating allegations of misconduct, issuing corrections or retractions where necessary, and upholding transparency, fairness, and research integrity in line with COPE guidelines.
USE OF GENERATIVE AI
This policy governs the use of generative AI and AI‑assisted tools by all participants in the SET Conference Proceedings process—authors, reviewers, editors and production staff—and is effective immediately.
1. Scope
Applies to any AI‑assisted technology used in the preparation, review, editing or production of papers and materials submitted to or published in the SET Conference Proceedings.
Note: Does not cover AI tools used solely for data analysis, simulation or other research‑specific tasks.
2. Core Principles
- Human Responsibility: All final content—text, figures, decisions—remains the responsibility of the named individuals.
- Transparency: Any permitted AI use in writing must be openly declared.
- Confidentiality: Submitted manuscripts, peer‑review reports and editorial correspondence are confidential and must not be shared with external AI services.
3. Authors
- Permitted Uses: AI may only assist with language polishing, grammar and formatting.
- Prohibited Uses: AI must not generate new scientific content, draft novel conclusions or create/alter figures and artwork.
- Disclosure: Authors must declare any AI assistance in their cover letter and include a brief statement in the manuscript.
- Authorship: AI tools cannot be credited as authors or co‑authors.
4. Figures and Artwork
- Prohibited: Use of generative AI to design, enhance, remove or introduce elements in images, diagrams or graphical abstracts.
- Permitted: Basic adjustments (brightness, contrast, colour balance) that do not misrepresent data.
- Research‑Methods Exception: If AI‑driven imaging is a core research method, authors must fully describe the tool, version, parameters and provide original raw and AI‑processed files on request.
5. Reviewers
- Confidentiality: Do not upload manuscripts or draft reports into any AI service.
- Integrity: AI must not be used to evaluate technical content or compose review comments.
- Allowed Tools: Local, offline language‑checkers that do not transmit text externally.
6. Editors and Production Staff
- Confidentiality: All editorial documents (submissions, decision letters, correspondence) are private and must not be processed by external AI tools.
- Judgement: Editorial decisions and communications must be formulated by humans without AI‑generated text.
- In‑House Tools: WSSET may use approved internal AI for plagiarism checks, reviewer matching or production workflows, under strict confidentiality and data‑protection standards.
7. Compliance and Consequences
Any suspected breach of this policy will be reviewed by the Proceedings Editor. Depending on the severity and nature of the violation, outcomes may include:
- Manuscript rejection prior to publication
- Issuing a correction or clarification if detected post‑publication
- Withdrawing the paper from the proceedings archive
- Temporary exclusion from submitting to future SET volumes
All decisions rest with the Proceedings Editor, in consultation with the SET Organising Committee as needed.