Established in 2016, Distributed Energy is a distinguished journal in the field of energy under the supervision of China Datang Corporation (CDT). It is sponsored by CDT Academy of Science and Technology and Tsinghua University Press Co., Ltd. The editorial office is permanently located at the CDT Academy of Science and Technology. It has been recognized as an outstanding journal in the interdisciplinary field of energy in China.

CN Serial Number: CN 11-2583/TM

ISSN: ISSN 2096-2185

Domestic Distribution Code: 80-900

Aims：Since its inception, the journal has consistently adhered to the mission of "Seeking Truth and Innovation, Serving the National Energy Security Strategy." We are committed to advancing disciplinary development in the field of distributed energy, supporting the achievement of the national "Dual Carbon" goals, and creating a high-quality academic publication.

Scope：

       The journal focuses on frontier technologies and engineering applications in distributed energy. We primarily publish research papers in the following areas:

• Energy Systems & Technologies: Including renewable energy utilization, low-carbon energy technologies, and clean & efficient power generation.
• Grids & Control: Covering smart distribution grids, microgrid technologies, distributed generation systems, and their control strategies.
• Emerging Business Models & Technologies: With a specific focus on Virtual Power Plants (VPP), Integrated Energy Systems (IES), and new energy storage technologies and their applications.
• Markets & Policies: Involving the design of energy market mechanisms and in-depth studies on current industry hot topics.

Major Sections

Low-carbon and Renewable Energy Technologies, Energy Storage Technologies, Virtual Power Plants, Integrated Energy, Smart Distribution Grids and Microgrids, Energy Markets and Special Issues on Hot Topics, etc.

Target Audience

Our primary readership includes university faculty and students, researchers from scientific institutions, as well as engineers, corporate managers, and policymakers within the energy and power industry. We are dedicated to providing an academic exchange platform for professionals focusing on the "Dual Carbon" strategy, energy transition, and the application of cutting-edge technologies.

• 2019: Included in the Grading Directory of High-quality Scientific Journals in Energy and Power (Level T3 - Well-known Domestically).
• 2020: Indexed by the Russian Abstract Journal (AJ).
• 2021: Indexed by the JST (Japan Science and Technology Agency) Database.
• 2022: Included in the Grading Directory of High-quality Scientific Journals in Coal (Level T2 - Internationally Renowned).
• 2023: Selected as a China Science and Technology Core Journal.
• 2024: Selected as an RCCSE Chinese Core Academic Journal.
• 2025: Achieved an Impact Factor of 2.3, ranking 10th among 64 journals in the field of Energy & Power Engineering, placing it in the Q1 Quartile.

The journal is published bi-monthly, with the publication date set for the 25th of every even-numbered month. We release 6 issues annually, distributed worldwide. The publisher is Tsinghua University Press Co., Ltd. The average publication cycle from acceptance to publication is approximately 6 months.