Special topic on Applied Energy in Latin America

This Special Topic in APL Energy highlights recent advances in applied energy research across Latin America, focusing on materials and technologies that support the regional energy transition. The collection showcases developments in organic and perovskite photovoltaics, perovskite quantum dots, photocatalysis, and photoelectrochemical hydrogen production, including both fundamental studies and prototype-level innovations. Together, these contributions, along with the vast renewable energy potential that Latin America possesses, demonstrate the region’s growing capacity for scientific innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and technology development tailored to local resources and challenges, reinforcing Latin America’s role in shaping sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions.