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Solar Compass

Elsevier Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2021

ISSN2772-9400
SJR Q2Scopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
33
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q2+18
DOAJ Verified+15
Total33
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
1.073
H-Index
20
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
Total Works
146
Total Citations
1,370
2yr Mean Citedness
4.97
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Retractions
1
Source: Retraction Watch

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the application and optimization of solar energy technologies across various sectors. It covers the development of predictive models for solar irradiation, the design and performance of solar collectors and air heaters, and the integration of solar power into smart grids, electric vehicles, and microgrids. The scope also includes advancements in solar drying systems, dye-sensitized solar cells, agrivoltaics, and green hydrogen production. Furthermore, the journal addresses challenges related to solar energy, such as dust accumulation on PV panels, reactive power imbalance, and the selection of crops for agrivoltaic systems.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
10
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2021
Annual Volume~ 38 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications146
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
OA Since2021
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~10 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PorticoCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Elsevier Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2772-9400
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, CLOCKSS
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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
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 (miscellaneous)Q2
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentQ2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the EnvironmentEnergy (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic SystemsPhotovoltaic System Optimization TechniquesEnergy and Environment ImpactsHybrid Renewable Energy SystemsPhotovoltaic Systems and SustainabilitySolar Radiation and PhotovoltaicsSolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsBuilding Energy and Comfort Optimizationsolar cell performance optimizationSolar Energy Systems and Technologies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref