The insmartgrid.com platform serves as a comprehensive hub dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and collaboration in smart grid technologies and renewable energy systems. It brings together scientists, engineers, and practitioners from academia and industry, aiming to foster innovation, disseminate high-quality research, and support the global transition toward more sustainable, intelligent, and efficient energy systems. By integrating journals, conferences, and collaborative initiatives, the platform provides an ecosystem where ideas are shared, technologies are showcased, and solutions are developed for emerging challenges in modern energy networks.
The platform hosts five peer-reviewed scientific journals that serve as publication outlets for a wide spectrum of research in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, smart grid systems, digitalization, and sustainability. The International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER) is a well-established journal that publishes cutting-edge studies on all aspects of renewable energy, ranging from solar and wind technologies to bioenergy and sustainable systems. The International Journal of Smart Grid (ijsmartgrid) focuses on modern grid technologies, distributed energy resources, electric vehicles, demand response, and intelligent control strategies, providing a venue for both theoretical advances and practical applications. The International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research and Application (IJAIRA) broadens the platform's scope by covering AI methods and their applications across various domains, including energy, healthcare, finance, and engineering. The International Journal of Digitalization (IJDIGIT) adds a multidisciplinary channel for research on digital transformation, data-driven technologies, smart systems, cybersecurity, and emerging digital applications. The International Journal of Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability (IJESES) strengthens the platform with research on environmental protection, social equity, economic resilience, energy transition, and sustainable development. Together, these journals contribute to academic excellence and ensure the dissemination of impactful research to a global audience.
In addition to journals, the platform organizes three major international conferences that have become significant meeting points for experts and researchers worldwide. The International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA) is one of the most prominent events in the field, attracting participants from universities, research institutions, and industries to present the latest findings, exchange ideas, and discuss future directions in renewable energy. The International Conference on Smart Grid (ICSmartGrid) provides a specialized forum for discussing the advancements, challenges, and implementation of smart grid technologies, with topics ranging from grid integration of renewable sources to cybersecurity, digitalization, and policy frameworks. The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Research and Applications (ICAIRA) expands this conference ecosystem by bringing together researchers, engineers, academicians, and industry professionals to share advances in artificial intelligence and its real-world applications. These conferences are known for their high-quality technical programs, keynote speeches by distinguished experts, and opportunities for networking and collaboration, reinforcing the platform's mission of fostering innovation and bridging academia with real-world applications.
Scientific Journals
International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER) has been in publication since 2011 as an open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal. It covers a broad spectrum of topics including renewable energy systems, environmental sustainability, energy technologies, electric vehicles, smart grids, and energy storage solutions. Published on a quarterly basis, IJRER has released more than 2,000 articles to date, which have collectively received over 15,000 citations. The editorial board is highly international, with members from countries such as Turkey, the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, India, Romania, France, Tunisia, Italy, and Algeria. The journal is indexed in major databases including the Web of Science -" Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EI Compendex, and EBSCO, ensuring global visibility and accessibility for its contributions to renewable energy research.
International Journal of Smart Grid (ijSmartGrid) is a quarterly, open-access, non-profit scientific journal published since approximately 2021, dedicated to promoting and disseminating knowledge of various smart grid energy systems. Its wide-ranging scope includes renewable energy research, smart energy grid solutions, control and systems engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, artificial intelligence applications, and information systems and management within the context of sustainable energy and greenhouse effect mitigation. The journal is indexed in Scopus and appears in the SCImago categories with a 2024 SJR of 0.781 (Q2) and an h-index of 13, reflecting a growing scholarly impact. While detailed information about the editorial board's geographic composition is not publicly listed, the publishing country is Turkey, and metrics indicate that the journal has published several dozen articles to date with accumulating citations
International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research and Application (IJAIRA) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that provides a multidisciplinary platform for research on artificial intelligence and its wide-ranging applications, including machine learning, deep learning, fuzzy systems, natural language processing, robotics, explainable AI, and AI-based solutions in domains such as energy, healthcare, and finance. Since its establishment, the journal has maintained a regular quarterly publication schedule, releasing four issues per year, with an average of five articles per issue. While currently in the process of expanding its academic visibility, applications for inclusion in Scopus and the Web of Science have already been submitted, and indexing within these databases is expected in the near future. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and emphasizing both theoretical and applied aspects of AI, IJAIRA aims to build an internationally recognized platform that contributes to the advancement and ethical development of artificial intelligence research.
International Journal of Digitalization (IJDIGIT) is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to the comprehensive study of digital transformation in society, industry, and governance. The journal provides a platform for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to share original research, case studies, technical notes, and review articles on digitalization and its practical impact. Its scope includes machine learning, deep learning, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Society 5.0, cloud technologies, big data, smart grids, smart cities, blockchain, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, privacy, quantum computing, wireless communication, distance education, electric vehicles, and future digital trends.
International Journal of Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability (IJESES) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working on sustainable development. The journal focuses on the interdependencies between human society, the natural environment, and global economic systems, with emphasis on the triple bottom line of ecological integrity, social equity, and economic prosperity. Its scope includes climate action, resource management, renewable energy integration, smart grids, biodiversity, social justice, sustainable cities, governance, circular economy, green finance, sustainable trade, and policy-oriented sustainability research.
International Conferences
International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA) has been held annually since 2012, beginning in Nagasaki, Japan, and hosted in numerous international cities including Madrid (2013), Milwaukee (2014), Palermo (2015), Birmingham (2016), San Diego (2017), Paris (2018), Brașov (2019), Istanbul (2022), and Vienna (planned for 2025). The conference provides a premier platform for presenting and discussing advances in renewable energy and its applications, with a broad scope covering solar, wind, hydro, biomass, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, energy storage, power electronics, electric vehicles, smart grids, and the integration of renewable sources into modern energy networks. ICRERA is organized with the support of a distinguished International Advisory Board, comprising members from multiple countries across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, ensuring both scientific quality and international participation. Since its inception, the conference has published its peer-reviewed proceedings in IEEE Xplore, and these papers are indexed in Scopus and the Web of Science – Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI). According to available records, between 2012 and 2024 the conference has published well over 2,000 papers, reflecting strong and sustained contributions to the academic community. Bibliometric data from Web of Science indicate an overall h-index of 24, with several years producing more than 200 accepted and published papers, such as 290 in 2015, 207 in 2016, and 213 in 2017, which alone has received over 1,000 citations. On average, participants from more than 50–60 countries attend each edition, underlining the global reach and impact of the conference. Through its rigorous peer-review process, IEEE technical sponsorship, and consistent indexing in major scholarly databases, ICRERA has established itself as one of the most visible and impactful international conferences in the renewable energy field.
International Conference on Smart Grid (ICSmartGrid) has been organized annually since its first edition in 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey, and has since been hosted in various international venues including Madrid (2014), Istanbul (2015), Istanbul (2016), Nagasaki (2017), Nagasaki (2018), Newcastle (2019), Paris (2020 – online), Setubal/Portugal (2021), Istanbul (2022), and Paris (2023), with the 2025 edition planned in Vienna. The conference serves as a global forum for researchers, engineers, industry experts, and policymakers to present and discuss advances in smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, distributed generation, demand response, electric vehicles, cybersecurity, and digitalization of power systems. Supported by a broad International Advisory Board with members from numerous countries, ICSmartGrid ensures scientific rigor and worldwide participation. Since its establishment, the peer-reviewed proceedings have been published in IEEE Xplore, indexed by Scopus and the Web of Science – Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), ensuring global visibility. Over the past decade, the conference has published approximately 1,500 peer-reviewed papers, reflecting steady growth and strong academic contribution. According to bibliometric data, ICSmartGrid has achieved an overall h-index of 15, with consistent annual participation of scholars from over 40 countries, highlighting its international dimension. With its high-quality technical program, keynote speeches, and strong IEEE sponsorship, ICSmartGrid has become a recognized and impactful conference in the fields of smart grid systems, renewable integration, and intelligent energy management.
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Research and Applications (ICAIRA) brings together researchers, engineers, academicians, and industry professionals from around the world to share and discuss advances in artificial intelligence research and applications. ICAIRA promotes knowledge exchange on AI systems and their real-world impact, supporting researchers, scientists, manufacturers, companies, communities, agencies, associations, and societies in following new developments in their specialist fields. The conference covers topics such as machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, fuzzy systems, natural language processing, computer vision, image processing, robotics, autonomous systems, generative AI, large language models, AI in healthcare, AI in power electronics and energy, AI in cybersecurity, AI in education, explainable AI, IoT, and smart systems.