9,570 citations
Cite
SaveGo to paper →
Elsevier
Solar Energy Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Solar Energy in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Solar Energy format
Solar Energy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems, Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques, Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Solar Energy, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Formats any DOI in Solar Energy style. No sign-up. |
| Publishes research in | Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics solar cell performance optimization Building Energy and Comfort Optimization |
| ISSN | 0038-092X |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 7.72 |
| h-index | 286 |
| i10-index | 13,093 |
| Total citations | 844,692 |
| Article processing charge | $3,300 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
Papers published in Solar Energy per year
Citation impact of Solar Energy by publication year
Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.
Most-cited papers in Solar Energy
2,574 citations
Cite
SaveGo to paper →
2,470 citations
Cite
SaveGo to paper →
2,145 citations
Cite
SaveGo to paper →
1,956 citations
Cite
SaveGo to paper →
Related journal templates
Solar Energy template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Solar Energy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Solar Energy template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Solar Energy use?
Solar Energy uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Solar Energy, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Solar Energy?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Solar Energy document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Solar Energy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Solar Energy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Solar Energy?
Solar Energy is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Solar Energy template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Solar Energy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Solar Energy template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Solar Energy template cost?
You can start writing in the Solar Energy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Solar Energy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.