Vol. 3 No. 4 (2024): November 2024 Issue

The November 2024 issue of Future Energy Journal brings together comprehensive research addressing hydrogen energy, renewable energy integration, artificial intelligence, energy forecasting, and national energy policy. This issue places particular emphasis on the growing role of green hydrogen in the global energy transition, featuring reviews of hydrogen integration within renewable energy systems as well as production methods, technological challenges, and pathways toward a sustainable hydrogen economy. Complementing these studies are investigations into applying deep learning for multi-timescale building load forecasting, highlighting opportunities and challenges in moving advanced forecasting techniques from research to real-world deployment. The issue also examines Qatar’s renewable energy policy, providing insights into national strategies for expanding renewable energy within a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Finally, a comprehensive global review explores advanced neural-network and hybrid models for wind power forecasting, emphasizing the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in improving the predictability and integration of variable renewable energy resources. Together, these contributions highlight the intersection of hydrogen, renewable energy, intelligent energy systems, forecasting, and energy policy in shaping a more sustainable and resilient energy future.