Journal of Photonics for Energy SPIE · United States · Est. 2010
ISSN 1947-7988 eISSN 1947-7988
SJR Q3 ✓ WOS SCIE ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q3 +12
Total 37
✦ Inferred from recent articles The Journal of Photonics for Energy focuses on the development and application of photonic technologies for energy generation, conversion, and management. This includes research into solar cells, photocatalysis for water splitting and CO2 reduction, and advanced light-trapping techniques. The journal also covers topics such as thermophotovoltaics, solar lasers, and radiative cooling, as well as the integration of these technologies into systems like agrivoltaics and wearable electronics.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published 2010
Annual Volume ~ 19 articles / year
Status Active (last: 2026)
Total Publications 680
Publisher Org SPIE
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
SPIE
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
1947-7988 / 1947-7988
✅ 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.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics Q3
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment Q3
Web of Science Categories
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Optics Physics, Applied
Scopus Categories
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics solar cell performance optimization Conducting polymers and applications Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research Thin-Film Transistor Technologies Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties Perovskite Materials and Applications Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies Nanowire Synthesis and Applications
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref