Key papers in General Energy
Pofolia’s corpus holds 42 papers from the General Energy subfield (2012–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.
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”.
World Energy Outlook 2012
World energy outlook · 2012 · FWCI 81.96 · 1,220 citations
The World Energy Outlook 2012 provides projections of global energy trends up to 2035, analyzing their implications for energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic development.
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.
World Energy Outlook 2014
World energy outlook · 2014 · FWCI 49.97 · 658 citations
This paper analyzes two mathematical models of photovoltaic cells to simulate a solar charger for mobile phones, demonstrating its charging properties with a lithium-ion battery.
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.
World Energy Outlook 2017
World energy outlook · 2017 · FWCI 58.24 · 558 citations
The World Energy Outlook 2017 report projects global energy demand and supply to 2040, highlighting major shifts like rapid renewable energy deployment, increased electricity use, China's energy policy changes, and US shale production.
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.
World Energy Statistics
World energy statistics · 2016 · 377 citations
A new publication consolidates global energy data, offering detailed statistics on all energy sources for 150 countries and regions.
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.
International Energy Conservation Code
2022 · 266 citations
This abstract outlines the specific sections within the International Energy Conservation Code that detail thermal performance requirements for buildings.
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.
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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.
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