General Energy papers
Pofolia’s corpus holds 38 papers from General Energy (2012–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.
At a glance
- Most cited: International Energy Outlook 2016 With Projections to 2040 (2016, 1,058 citations).
- The 20 papers listed have 8,662 citations between them.
- 10 of the 10 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
- 3 have a free full text (open access).
- Most frequent journals: Energy Policy, Energy, Energy Research & Social Science.
- Published between 2012 and 2022.
Most cited
Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals
International Energy Outlook 2016 With Projections to 2040
2016 · 1,058 citations
The International Energy Outlook 2016 (IEO2016) provides projections for global energy markets through 2040, based on existing laws and regulations.
Renewables 2015 Global Status Report
2015 · FWCI 483.00 · 901 citations
The REN21 Renewables Global Status Report (GSR), first released in 2005, has become the most frequently referenced report on renewable energy market, industry, and policy trends.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
OECD eBooks · 2016 · FWCI 220.64 · 801 citations
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) aims to be the leading global provider of standards, conformity assessment systems, and related services.
The concept of energy security: Beyond the four As
Energy Policy · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 73.67 · 743 citations
A new framework redefines energy security not by its traditional 'four As' (availability, accessibility, affordability, acceptability), but by the 'low vulnerability of vital energy systems'. This shifts focus to understanding risks and resilience in relation to critical social functions.
Renewable energy and geopolitics: A review
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 107.33 · 624 citations
A review of renewable energy geopolitics reveals that while renewables offer international security benefits, they also introduce new risks related to critical materials and cybersecurity, with former hydrocarbon exporters facing significant economic losses.
BP Statistical review of world energy 2014
OpenEdition (OpenEdition) · 2014 · 450 citations
The 63rd edition of the BP Statistical Review of World Energy provides objective data and chronicles year-by-year changes in global energy markets.
Resolving society's energy trilemma through the Energy Justice Metric
Energy Policy · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 57.46 · 389 citations
This research introduces an Energy Justice Metric (EJM) to resolve the energy trilemma by balancing economic, political, and environmental aims.
Energy system resilience – A review
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 56.31 · 370 citations
This review synthesizes the concept of energy system resilience, defining it as the ability to withstand and recover from disruptions, and proposes a framework for assessing threats.
Projected Costs of Generating Electricity: 2020 Edition
HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe) · 2020 · 364 citations
This report projects the future costs of generating electricity from various sources, considering different scenarios for low-carbon systems.
Governing the energy transition : reality, illusion or necessity?
Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) · 2012 · FWCI 7.38 · 350 citations
This book offers novel insights into the energy transition, exploring competing pathways and the complex dynamics of shifting away from fossil fuels.
Russia's war on Ukraine, European energy policy responses & implications for sustainable transformations
Energy Research & Social Science · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 69.16 · 303 citations
Europe's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including phasing out Russian fossil fuels, presents a mixed outlook for sustainable energy transitions.
The geopolitics of renewable energy: Debunking four emerging myths
Energy Research & Social Science · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 48.15 · 277 citations
This article debunks four emerging myths surrounding the geopolitics of renewable energy, arguing that risks of critical material competition, resource curses, weaponized electricity cut-offs, and exacerbated cyber-security threats are often overstated.
Security aspects of future renewable energy systems–A short overview
Energy · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 51.17 · 267 citations
Renewable energy systems offer improved security by reducing reliance on finite fossil fuels and geographical concentration, but introduce new challenges like dependence on variable resources and land competition.
The political economy of coal in Poland: Drivers and barriers for a shift away from fossil fuels
Energy Policy · 2020 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 60.67 · 265 citations
Poland's significant reliance on coal for electricity generation faces strong resistance from various actors due to economic, social, and security concerns, hindering a transition away from fossil fuels.
Energy Security and Energy Transition to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Energies · 2022 · Q1 · FWCI 52.56 · 263 citations · Open access
Central European countries can achieve carbon neutrality and a clean energy economy by diversifying clean energy sources, reducing energy consumption, and increasing renewable energy production.
Assessing energy security: An overview of commonly used methodologies
Energy · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 52.41 · 261 citations
A review of 261 cited methodologies for energy security reveals significant gaps, particularly in understanding dynamic insecurity, comparing energy carriers, and accounting for system adaptability.
World Energy Outlook Special Report 2015: Energy and Climate Change
OpenEdition (OpenEdition) · 2015 · 250 citations
The 2015 World Energy Outlook Special Report highlights the critical link between energy sector decisions and the upcoming COP21 climate negotiations, emphasizing that current energy policies are insufficient to meet climate goals.
2016 Annual Technology Baseline
OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 2016 · 250 citations · Open access
The 2016 Annual Technology Baseline provides comprehensive cost and performance data for electricity generating technologies, covering both renewable and conventional options.
World energy resources
EPJ Web of Conferences · 2015 · 245 citations · Open access
The World Energy Council's 'Survey of Energy Resources' (WER 2013) provides a user-friendly, data-driven analysis of global energy resources, crucial for decision-makers balancing development needs with environmental impacts.
2012 Wind Technologies Market Report
2013 · 231 citations
The U.S. wind energy industry saw significant growth in 2012, with installed capacity increasing by 13 GW and average project size rising to 150 MW.
Recently added
Middle East Geopolitical Risk and China’s Crude-Oil Import Security: Divergent Responses of Supplier Concentration and Hormuz-Origin Exposure
Energies · 2026 · Q1
China's crude-oil import security is impacted differently by supplier concentration and Hormuz Strait origin exposure, with geopolitical risk increasing supplier concentration but decreasing Hormuz-origin dependence.
Artificial Intelligence and Energy Resilience: Dynamic Evolution, Developmental Heterogeneity, and the Moderating Roles of Geopolitical Risk and Clean Energy
Sustainable Development · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 11.07 · 1 citations
Artificial intelligence initially enhances energy resilience through predictive and intelligent decision-making capabilities, but this effect is weakened by technological risks like cyber threats.
Data-driven assessment of energy security dynamics in European Union countries
Energy Policy · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 10.45 · 1 citations
This study quantifies energy security levels across EU countries from 2010-2023, revealing high security in Scandinavia and low security in Southern Europe, driven by production volume, diversification, and price.
Energy Security and Energy Transition to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Energies · 2022 · Q1 · FWCI 52.56 · 263 citations · Open access
Central European countries can achieve carbon neutrality and a clean energy economy by diversifying clean energy sources, reducing energy consumption, and increasing renewable energy production.
Russia's war on Ukraine, European energy policy responses & implications for sustainable transformations
Energy Research & Social Science · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 69.16 · 303 citations
Europe's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including phasing out Russian fossil fuels, presents a mixed outlook for sustainable energy transitions.
A historical turning point? Early evidence on how the Russia-Ukraine war changes public support for clean energy policies
Energy Research & Social Science · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 52.29 · 205 citations
Early evidence from Switzerland shows the Russia-Ukraine war significantly increased public support for clean energy policies across the political spectrum, though translating this into policy action remains a challenge.
Measuring Geopolitical Risk
International Finance Discussion Paper · 2022 · FWCI 16.55 · 211 citations
A new news-based Geopolitical Risk (GPR) index shows spikes around major global conflicts and crises, foreshadowing lower investment and employment.
Energy system resilience – A review
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · 2021 · Q1 · SJR 3.00 · FWCI 56.31 · 370 citations
This review synthesizes the concept of energy system resilience, defining it as the ability to withstand and recover from disruptions, and proposes a framework for assessing threats.
Journals in this field
The journals that publish most of this field’s papers. Quartile (Q1–Q4), SJR and h-index are from SCImago Journal Rank; “in this field” is how many of the journal’s pooled papers belong here. What is a Q1 journal? · What is the h-index?
| Journal | Quartile | SJR | h-index | In this field | Summaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Policy | Q1 | 2.00 | 311 | 4 | 4 |
| Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | Q1 | 3.00 | 501 | 3 | 12 |
| Energy Research and Social Science | Q1 | 2.00 | 145 | 3 | 7 |
| Energy | Q1 | 2.00 | 293 | 2 | 3 |
| Energies | Q1 | — | 201 | 2 | 6 |
| Sustainable Development | Q1 | 1.00 | 125 | 1 | 7 |
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