Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Journal Citation Rate 2026
1364-0321
eISSN 1879-0690
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (RSER) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Energy and Environment Impacts and Environmental Impact and Sustainability, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 1364-0321 (e-ISSN 1879-0690). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 14.16 (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 (APC ~$4830 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 16,954 works and 2,048,152 citations, with an h-index of 547.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 14.16, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Energy and Environment Impacts 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.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 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 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
- Budget $4830 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Energy and Environment Impacts, Environmental Impact and Sustainability, Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 1364-0321 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-0690 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4830 USD |
| h-index | 554 |
| Total Works | 17,215 |
| Total Citations | 2,093,967 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 18.84 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4830.
In our subject taxonomy, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews is classified under Energy and Environment Impacts, Environmental Impact and Sustainability, Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems and Integrated Energy Systems Optimization.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 17,215 works that have together drawn 2,093,967 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 554; its most recent citation rate stands at 14.160; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 18.84.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.160 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,215 | 21,156 |
| 2024 | 887 | 31,941 |
| 2023 | 974 | 57,003 |
| 2022 | 932 | 81,474 |
| 2021 | 1,196 | 118,038 |
| 2020 | 851 | 96,396 |
| 2019 | 779 | 104,559 |
| 2018 | 720 | 115,235 |
| 2017 | 1,967 | 233,896 |
| 2016 | 1,553 | 240,228 |
| 2015 | 1,290 | 206,351 |
| 2014 | 999 | 180,343 |
Journal at a Glance
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Research Highlights
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