The provision of energy is a key issue at the heart of modern society: where do we get it from, how do we use it, and is there enough of it for what we want?
Our growing thirst for energy must either be matched by supply or else adapted to meet it.
Tackling these challenges is an essential part of many fields of research — both in the natural and social and behavioural sciences and economics — and is the focus of multi-billion-dollar global industries.
Publishing monthly, Nature Energy is dedicated to exploring all aspects of this on-going discussion, from the generation and storage of energy, to its distribution and management, the needs and demands of the different actors, and the impacts that energy technologies and policies have on societies.
We have a particular interest in studies that advance our knowledge and inform the development of next-generation technologies and solutions.
Nature Energy provides a forum for all parties active at the frontiers of energy to come together and learn about the different facets of this sector.
Like all Nature-branded journals, Nature Energy is characterized by a dedicated team of professional editors, a fair and rigorous peer-review process, high standards of copy-editing and production, swift publication and editorial independence.
In addition to publishing original research, Nature Energy will publish Comments, Perspectives, Reviews, News & Views, Features and Correspondence from across the full range of disciplines concerned with energy.
Topics covered in the journal include:
Solar energy
Wind energy
Wave energy
Geothermal energy
Hydroelectricity
Energy harvesting devices
Nuclear power
Fuel cells
Hydrogen energy
Transportation fuels
Biofuels
Batteries
Supercapacitors
Electrocatalysis and photocatalysis
Carbon capture and storage
Energy economics and finance
Energy policy
Energy and behaviour
Energy security
Energy access
Energy justice
Energy grids and networks
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Detailed Metrics
Total Docs. (latest)
232
Total Docs. (3 years)
676
Total Refs.
7,149
Total Citations (3 years)
20,965
Citable Docs. (3 years)
407
Citations / Doc. (2 years)
32.01
Ref. / Doc.
30.81
% Female
26.0%
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Latest year data vs 3-year cumulative figures
Female: 26.0% |
Male: 74.0%
Citations / Doc. (2yr)32.01
High impact
References / Doc.30.81
High refs
Citable / Total Docs (3yr)60.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Nature Energy?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Nature Energy has an SJR of 20.769 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Nature Energy?
Nature Energy has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 20.769 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Nature Energy?
The H-index of Nature Energy is 291, meaning 291 of its articles have each been cited at least 291 times.
Is Nature Energy indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Nature Energy is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).