Volume 20

Foreword

SET2023 in Nottingham, UK, continued the tradition of this esteemed annual conference, building upon the momentum regained in 2022 after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19.

The 20th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies was a pivotal international academic conference in the realm of global sustainable energy. The conference served as a platform for the exchange of the most recent technical insights, the dissemination of current research findings, and the discussion of major challenges that could influence the future trajectories of human society, such as sustainable energy technology research, its applications, and energy security.

Held from August 15th to 17th, 2023, in Nottingham, UK, the conference was a collaborative effort between the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (WSSET) and the University of Nottingham. Distinguished experts and scholars in the field, as well as representatives from eminent enterprises and universities, convened to deliberate on new advancements and accomplishments in the sector, whilst fostering academic exchange, the practical application of scientific discoveries, and collaborations between universities and industries, as well as between governments and industries.

The papers included in these proceedings concentrated on the same key topics as the previous year, such as Energy Storage for the Age of Renewables; Research, Innovation and Commercialisation in Sustainable Energy Technologies; Integrating Planning & Policy, Architecture, Engineering & Economics; Energy and Environment; Engineering Thermo-physics; and Systemic Change for Cities.

Over 200 delegates attended SET2023, with nearly 350 abstracts received. Although the number of papers presented and posters displayed is yet to be confirmed, the conference was a rich forum for academic and practical discourse.

We extend our gratitude to all participating authors for their invaluable contributions to both the conference and the publishing of this book. Our international scientific committee deserves special mention for their advisory role and their meticulous review of papers. We also express our unreserved thanks to Zeny Amante-Roberts and Celia Berry for their relentless efforts in making SET2023 a successful event. A special acknowledgement goes to our sponsors PCM Products Ltd., Terry Payne, and the newly added Stormsaver Ltd, for their generous support.

Professor Saffa RiffatChair in Sustainable Energy TechnologiesPresident of the World Society of Sustainable Energy TechnologiesSET 2023 Chair