Applied Energy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0306-2619
eISSN 1872-9118
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Applied Energy
Applied Energy (AE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Advanced Battery Technologies Research and Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0306-2619 (e-ISSN 1872-9118). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 12.24 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 28,310 works and 1,825,942 citations, with an h-index of 384.
Applied Energy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Applied Energy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 12.24, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Advanced Battery Technologies Research research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Applied Energy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Applied Energy should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Applied Energy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Applied Energy
- This journal covers Advanced Battery Technologies Research, Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0306-2619 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-9118 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Applied Energy is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Applied Energy is classified under Advanced Battery Technologies Research, Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure and Integrated Energy Systems Optimization.
and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 12.244.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.244 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Intermediate temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells: a systematic review of recently electrochemically evaluated materials
Martina Butori, John G. Petrovick, Björn Eriksson • 2026
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