2026 John K. Kaldellis: Engineering and Technology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Engineering and Technology	62	1954	1865	11	10	223	11778

Research.com Recognitions

2026 - Research.com Engineering and Technology in Greece Leader Award
2025 - Research.com Engineering and Technology in Greece Leader Award
2023 - Research.com Engineering and Technology in Greece Leader Award
2022 - Research.com Engineering and Technology in Greece Leader Award

Overview

John K. Kaldellis is affiliated with the University of West Attica in Greece and has contributed extensively to the fields of engineering, energy, and environmental science. Their research output spans a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on renewable energy technologies and integrated energy systems.

The main fields of study covered in their work include:

Engineering
Energy
Environmental Science

Within these fields, their research is further detailed across several subfields:

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Engineering

John K. Kaldellis's research addresses a range of topics related to renewable energy and its applications, including:

Wind Energy Research and Development
Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
Energy and Environment Impacts
Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
Energy Load and Power Forecasting

Recent papers authored or co-authored by John K. Kaldellis include:

"Critical evaluation of Wind Turbines' analytical wake models," 2021, published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
"Supporting the Clean Electrification for Remote Islands: The Case of the Greek Tilos Island," 2021, published in Energies

Other significant recent publications related to the broader research ecosystem include:

"Real-world study for the optimal charging of electric vehicles," 2020, in Energy Reports
"PV temperature and performance prediction in free-standing, BIPV and BAPV incorporating the effect of temperature and inclination on the heat transfer coefficients and the impact of wind, efficiency and ageing," 2021, in Renewable Energy
"ML-based energy management of water pumping systems for the application of peak shaving in small-scale islands," 2022, in Sustainable Cities and Society

Frequent co-authors collaborating with John K. Kaldellis include:

Despoina Boulogiorgou
E. Kondili
Georgios Tzanes
D. Zafirakis
Panagiotis Triantafyllou

Publication venues where John K. Kaldellis frequently contributes are:

Energies
Global NEST International Conference on Environmental Science & Technology
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability
IET conference proceedings.

Best Publications

The wind energy (r)evolution: A short review of a long history

John K. Kaldellis;D. Zafirakis

778
Citations
Experimental study on the effect of dust deposition on solar photovoltaic panels in desert environment

Motasem Saidan;Abdul Ghani Albaali;Emil Alasis;John K. Kaldellis

407
Citations
Temperature and wind speed impact on the efficiency of PV installations. Experience obtained from outdoor measurements in Greece

John K. Kaldellis;Marina Kapsali;Kosmas A. Kavadias

368
Citations
Optimum energy storage techniques for the improvement of renewable energy sources-based electricity generation economic efficiency

J.K. Kaldellis;D. Zafirakis

345
Citations
Techno-economic comparison of energy storage systems for island autonomous electrical networks

J.K. Kaldellis;D. Zafirakis;K. Kavadias

322
Citations
Simulating the dust effect on the energy performance of photovoltaic generators based on experimental measurements

J.K. Kaldellis;M. Kapsali

318
Citations
Social attitude towards wind energy applications in Greece

J.K. Kaldellis

289
Citations
Shifting towards offshore wind energy—Recent activity and future development

J.K. Kaldellis;M. Kapsali

267
Citations
Future emerging technologies in the wind power sector: A European perspective

Simon Watson;Alberto Moro;Vera Reis;Charalampos Baniotopoulos

250
Citations
Real-world study for the optimal charging of electric vehicles

Emmanouil D. Kostopoulos;George C. Spyropoulos;George C. Spyropoulos;John K. Kaldellis

243
Citations
Techno-economic evaluation of small hydro power plants in Greece: a complete sensitivity analysis

J.K. Kaldellis;D.S. Vlachou;G. Korbakis

215
Citations
Optimum sizing of photovoltaic-energy storage systems for autonomous small islands

J.K. Kaldellis;D. Zafirakis;E. Kondili

214
Citations
Quantifying the decrease of the photovoltaic panels’ energy yield due to phenomena of natural air pollution disposal

J.K. Kaldellis;A. Kokala

214
Citations
Environmental and social footprint of offshore wind energy. Comparison with onshore counterpart

J.K. Kaldellis;D. Apostolou;M. Kapsali;E. Kondili

209
Citations
Combining hydro and variable wind power generation by means of pumped-storage under economically viable terms

M. Kapsali;J.K. Kaldellis

205
Citations
Systematic experimental study of the pollution deposition impact on the energy yield of photovoltaic installations

J.K. Kaldellis;P. Fragos;M. Kapsali

185
Citations
Life cycle energy and carbon footprint of offshore wind energy. Comparison with onshore counterpart

J.K. Kaldellis;D. Apostolou

177
Citations
Comparing recent views of public attitude on wind energy, photovoltaic and small hydro applications

J.K. Kaldellis;M. Kapsali;El. Kaldelli;Ev. Katsanou

176
Citations
Biofuel Implementation in East Europe: Current Status and Future Prospects

E.M. Kondili;J.K. Kaldellis

161
Citations
Optimal wind-hydro solution for Aegean Sea islands' electricity-demand fulfilment

J.K Kaldellis;K.A Kavadias

161
Citations