CALL FOR PAPERS

3rd International Conference on

Energy and Sustainability

11 - 13 April 2011
Alicante, Spain
ORGANISED BY: SPONSORED BY:
University of Alicante, Spain WIT Transactions on Ecology
Wessex Institute of Technology, UK and the Environment
University of New Mexico, USA

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 INTRODUCTION
The world’s economic system is driven by energy. Few
of the advances made in the past two centuries would
have been possible without the large-scale exploitation
of fossil fuels. Resources depletion and predictions of
severe environmental effects deriving from continued
use of fossil fuels are spurring renewed interest in
sustainable energy. The effort that will be required to
shift from a fossil fuel-based economy to one hinged
on sustainability is massive, requiring advances in the
basic sciences (materials, electrochemistry and heat
transfer to name a few) through to systems engineering
(buildings, electric grids, transportation) and all the way
to international policymaking.
The evolution of new energy technologies and systems
cannot follow the compartmentalised model that has worked
so well in the past, because of the time constraints imposed
by oil depletion and climate change. All parts of the new
energy economy are strongly interlinked, and researchers
in the field must be aware of the entire enterprise to
maximize their own contribution. This conference offers
an opportunity for scientists, professionals, policymakers
and other parties to review recent developments in this
rapidly changing environment.
The conference will cover topics related to sustainability
in energy production, energy storage and distribution and
energy management. The meeting is expected to be as
successful as the two previous conferences, the first held
in the Wessex Institute of Technology, New Forest, UK
(2007) and the second in Bologna, Italy (2009).
CONFERENCE CHAIRMEN
Y Villacampa,
University of Alicante, Spain
C A Brebbia,
Wessex Institute of Technology, UK
A A Mammol,
University of New Mexico, USA
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
N Abatzoglou, University of Sherbrooke, Canada
A Brent, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
M Haggag, UAE University, United Arab Emirates
A Geens, University of Glamorgan, UK
J-M Lavoie, University of Sherbrooke, Canada
L V Lopez-Llorca, University of Alicante, Spain
M Motamed Ektesabi, Swinburne University of
Technology, Australia
G Passerini, Universitá Politecnica delle Marche, Italy
A van Timmeren, Delft University of Technology, The
Netherlands
V Popov, Wessex Institute of Technology
T Zdankus, Kaunas University of Technology,
Lithuania

LOCAL ORGANISING
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
COMMITTEE
Conference papers are peer-reviewed by members
of the International Scientific Advisory Committee M Cortés-Molina, Universidad de Alicante, Spain
and other colleagues. Papers are rapidly processed
F García- Alonso, Universidad de Alicante, Spain
for publication in hard-cover and digital book form.
The books are available to delegates at registration F J Navarro-González, Universidad de Alicante,
and are also widely distributed throughout the world Spain
by WITPress. J A Reyes-Perales, Universidad de Alicante, Spain
Papers are also available in digital format to the F Verdú-Monllor, University of Alicante, Spain
international scientific community through the Wessex
Institute eLibrary http://library.witpress.com
Conference participants will be invited to submit an CONFERENCE TOPICS
extended version of their paper to the International
Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning Renewable Energy Technologies
associated with WIT. Energy Management
Papers presented at Wessex Institute conferences Energy Policies
appear regularly in notable reviews, publications and Energy and the Environment
databases.
Energy Analysis
The opportunity to present your research within
a unique forum and collaborate with experts from Energy Efficiency
around the world. Energy Storage and Management
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 SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Papers are invited on the topics outlined and others falling
within the scope of the meeting. Abstracts of no more than Online Submission
300 words should be submitted as soon as possible. We
www.wessex.ac.uk/energy2011
strongly encourage the submission of abstracts online.
Email Submission
Abstracts should clearly state the purpose, results and
conclusions of the work to be described in the final paper. Email: imoreno@wessex.ac.uk
Final acceptance will be based on the full-length paper, Please submit your abstract with Energy 2011 in the
which if accepted for publication, must be presented at the subject line. Include your name, full address and
conference. To be fair to all participants, each registered conference topic.
delegate will only be able to submit one paper.
Fax or Mail Submission
The language of the conference will be English.
Fax or mail a copy of your abstract with the completed
Enquiry Form overleaf to the secretariat below.
Journal Submission
Delegates attending Energy 2011 will be invited
to submit an expanded version of their paper CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
for publication in the International Journal
of Sustainable Development and Planning, Irene Moreno Millan
associated with the Wessex Institute of Technology. Conference Coordinator
Energy 2011
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OPEN ACCESS Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst
Participants who opt to have their paper permanently Southampton, SO40 7AA, UK
and openly accessible in the Wessex Institute eLibrary
will receive a USB Flash Drive containing all the papers Tel: + 44 (0) 238 029 3223
presented at previous conferences in this series. Fax: + 44 (0) 238 029 2853
Email: imoreno@wessex.ac.uk
We strongly believe that removing barriers to research
published online will greatly aid progress in many
scientific and technical disciplines.

INDEXING AND ARCHIVING OF PAPERS

Papers presented at Wessex Institute conferences are referenced by Crossref and regularly appear in notable
reviews, publications and databases, including referencing and abstract services – Scopus, Compendex, ISI Web
of Knowledge, Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings, ProQuest and Scitech Book News. All conference
books are archived in the British Library and American Library of Congress.
In addition the conference papers will be:
Published by WIT Press in a volume of WIT Transactions on Ecology and the
Environment in paper and digital format (ISSN:1743-3541).
Available to conference delegates at the time of registration as a hardcover
volume.
Promoted directly to researchers and institutional libraries.
Distributed widely through the international book trade.
Archived online in the Transactions of the Wessex Institute collection, which
provides the international scientific community with immediate and permanent
access to individual papers.
View the Transactions of the Wessex Institute collection at:
http://library.witpress.com

For more information visit: www.wessex.ac.uk/energy2011

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 LOCATION CONFERENCE VENUE
Located on the east coast of Spain and part of the Costa Energy 2011 will take place at La Sede,
Blanca, Alicante is a city which combines history with a historic building located in the centre of
a lively coastline and beaches. The popular Postiguet Alicante’s old town, and part of the University
beach and excellent climate attract many tourists every of Alicante. Fully restored in recent years, the
year; however the city has much more to offer with an old building is an excellent example of traditional Spanish
centre containing historic churches, art and archaeological architecture and is presently used to host events and
museums, and traditional narrow shopping streets with university activities.
many bars, restaurants and cafes. Close to the old town,
the dramatic Castillo de Santa Barbara offers excellent
views of the city and coastline from its elevated position,
and is one of the Spain’s largest medieval fortresses. The
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throughout the year. The Wessex Institute of Technology (WIT) is an
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DISPLAY FACILITIES fosters a number of key programmes within the
research community.
There will be space for organisations to display
products, services and literature related to the theme The excellent reputation of the WIT Conference
of the conference. Further details are available from the Programme held in different parts of the world
Conference Secretariat. continues to grow. This is just one of the initiatives
offered by the Institute. Other activities include:

Graduate Programmes at Master and PhD level.

Advanced research.
Publications, including books and journals.
E-Publishing comprising the Transactions and
other journals of the Wessex Institute.
Services to industry.

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