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Journal of Solar Energy Engineering

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) · United States · Est. 1980

ISSN1528-8986
SJR Q2WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
53
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total53
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View on Clarivate Master Journal List ↗
SJR Score
0.469
H-Index
115
SNIP
0.7
Total Works
3,225
Total Citations
83,831
2yr Mean Citedness
2.10
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Retractions
2
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Solar Energy Engineering focuses on the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of solar energy systems and components. Research covers thermal collectors, photovoltaic systems, and integrated solar energy utilization systems. Studies also address solar resource assessment, energy storage, and the techno-economic and environmental performance of solar technologies.

AI-summarised from recent articles · verify on the publisher page

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1980
Annual Volume~ 64 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications3,225
Publisher OrgASM International

Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

5/12 · 42%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
1528-8986
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Energy Engineering and Power TechnologyQ2
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Energy & FuelsEngineering, Mechanical

Scopus Categories

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentEnergy Engineering and Power Technology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsPhotovoltaic System Optimization TechniquesSolar Radiation and PhotovoltaicsBuilding Energy and Comfort OptimizationWind Energy Research and DevelopmentSolar-Powered Water Purification Methodssolar cell performance optimizationAdsorption and Cooling SystemsWind and Air Flow StudiesPhase Change Materials Research
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref