Solar Energy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0038-092X
eISSN 1471-1257
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Solar Energy
Solar Energy (SE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Elsevier BV in US. It is catalogued under ISSN 0038-092X (electronic ISSN 1471-1257).
Solar Energy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Solar Energy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.96, placing it in the Q1 quartile. 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 a OpenAlex Journal Impact Factor.
Solar Energy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Solar 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 Solar Energy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Solar Energy
- Budget $3300 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0038-092X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1471-1257 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3300 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Solar Energy is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3300.
Solar Energy is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.959.
Links
Continue on JournalsHub
Put what you just read into practice with these free tools.
Frequently Asked Questions about Solar Energy
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.
Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.959 | 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.
Explore More Journals
Metadata
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S5745031
Get weekly updates
Free. Monday morning. New citation rates, CFPs, indexing alerts, predatory watch list. One-click unsubscribe.