Advancing sustainable energy systems: A decade of SETA research contribution to sustainable development goals

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (SETA) publishes high-quality research on sustainable energy technologies and is indexed in all leading search engines. The journal is highly influential among its peers, with an impact factor of 8.0 and a CiteScore of 8.4. It appears among the top 50 in Scopus's energy engineering and power technology category and features among the top 20 in Google Scholar's notable sustainable energy publications list. The SETA's multidisciplinary approach fosters collaboration and innovation in addressing sustainable energy challenges. Our comprehensive study of the journal examines its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Employing a novel methodological approach, we used a cocitation network to identify key SDG-focused research clusters within SETA. This was complemented by keyword co-occurrence and BERTopic modeling to reveal distinct thematic clusters and latent topics, marking first in the journal's analysis. This research underscores SETA's critical role in addressing global energy challenges and climate change through innovations in power generation, advanced storage technologies, and photovoltaic modeling strategies. These contributions significantly increase the efficiency and reliability of renewable energy systems and facilitate their integration into existing power grids. Furthermore, our analysis delves into advancements in biodiesel, hydrogen production, and solar thermal technologies, emphasizing the importance of clean energy in reducing environmental impacts. Wind energy and forecasting technologies also receive attention, highlighting the importance of technological precision in optimizing the role of wind power in the energy mix. This study also proposes future directions for research, including international cooperation and climate finance, to foster a more sustainable and equitable global energy landscape.