This special issue invites contributions examining the economic and market dynamics of integrating high shares of renewables – especially wind energy – into future energy systems. We seek original research, reviews, and policy analyses that go beyond traditional levelized cost of energy (LCOE) approaches, incorporating value-based assessments, market design, policy schemes, investment risk mitigation, and socio-environmental impacts. Submissions focusing on financial, regulatory, or methodological innovations in the context of wind-dominated systems are particularly encouraged. All manuscripts will undergo rigorous public peer review in Wind Energy Science (impact factor 4.0).

This special issue invites contributions examining the economic and market dynamics of integrating high shares of renewables – especially wind energy – into future energy systems. We seek original research, reviews, and policy analyses that go beyond traditional levelized cost of energy (LCOE) approaches, incorporating value-based assessments, market design, policy schemes, investment risk mitigation, and socio-environmental impacts. Submissions focusing on financial, regulatory, or methodological innovations in the context of wind-dominated systems are particularly encouraged. All manuscripts will undergo rigorous public peer review in Wind Energy Science (impact factor 4.0).