Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): August 2026 Issue

The August 2026 issue of Future Energy Journal brings together research addressing energy efficiency, intelligent energy management, sustainable energy systems, and energy policy. This issue highlights the impact of thermal and cool paints on reducing residential building energy consumption, as well as stochastic energy management strategies for microgrid-connected electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Complementing these studies is a global review of the ISO 50001 standard and a proposed framework for strengthening energy management systems in Iran. The issue presents an integrated energy, exergy, and techno-economic assessment of an off-grid hybrid solar-battery-generator system designed for disaster-relief container homes in Türkiye. In addition, the issue also explores the challenges of achieving a just energy transition in Trinidad and Tobago, examining the relationship between the country’s oil-dependent economy, labor, energy justice, and the need for more participatory and sustainable energy governance.