Journal profile · Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
IET Generation Transmission & Distribution
ISSN 1751-8687 · eISSN 1751-8695 · Wiley · ENGLAND · Semi-monthly · Founded 2007
IET Generation Transmission & Distribution: CAS Zone 4 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.84; fully open access; APC about USD 3,000; median 123 days to acceptance (115 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 239 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
IET Generation Transmission & Distribution is published by Wiley and is in Zone 4 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Microgrid Control and Optimization, Optimal Power Flow Distribution and Power System Optimization and Stability, together about 31.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution is intended as a forum for the publication and discussion of current practice and future developments in electric power generation, transmission and distribution. Practical papers in which examples of good present practice can be described and disseminated are particularly sought. Papers of high technical merit relying on mathematical arguments and computation will be considered, but authors are asked to relegate, as far as possible, the details of analysis to an appendix. The scope of IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution includes the following: Design of transmission and distribution systems Operation and control of power generation Power system management, planning and economics Power system operation, protection and control Power system measurement and modelling Computer applications and computational intelligence in power flexible AC or DC transmission systems Indexing Information: COMPENDEX (Elsevier) Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) INSPEC (IET) Science Citation Index Expanded (Clarivate Analytics) SCOPUS (Elsevier)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Editor-in-chief Christian RehtanzPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 20 in mainland China (about 21%); most named Mainland China 20, United States 17, Canada 7, Australia 7, India 5 (94 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Microgrid Control and OptimizationEngineering11.7%
- Optimal Power Flow DistributionEngineering10.6%
- Power System Optimization and StabilityEngineering9.4%
- Smart Grid Energy ManagementEngineering8.1%
- HVDC Systems and Fault ProtectionEngineering7.1%
- Power Systems Fault DetectionEngineering7%
- Electric Power System OptimizationEngineering5.8%
- Power System Reliability and MaintenanceEngineering4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexINSPECPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.84LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 6.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.7LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.89LetPub ·
- h-index
- 94LetPub ·
- h-index
- 127OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,714OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.26OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 217LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher) 2025
- 218Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 989,192Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 6,185 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 225 | 225 | 64 |
| 2025 | 239 | 239 | 507 |
| 2024 | 285 | 285 | 1,870 |
| 2023 | 371 | 371 | 4,010 |
| 2022 | 379 | 379 | 4,135 |
| 2021 | 297 | 297 | 3,940 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
123 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 88 days – 175 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 16 days (115 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 143 days
- Sample
- 115 articles with submission and acceptance dates (528 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 4–8 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 35%Publisher website ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 35%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 48 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 48 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance 2025
- 128 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 17 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 36 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 3,000 / GBP 2,360 / EUR 2,680 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,940 / EUR 2,630 / GBP 2,310 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 2,500 / GBP 2,200 / USD 2,800 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Chicago
- Templates
- LaTeX
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Not considered
- multiple parts
Article types accepted10
- case studyCase Study Report on a specific instance of an interesting or particular phenomenon or instance related to research areas covered by a journal’s scope.Length not stated
- commentaryThe following article types are included in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. …Length not stated
- industry articleIndustry Article A report from industrial-based scientists undertaking R&D on a new technology, application or technique which may facilitate future product dev…Length not stated
- opinionThe following article types are included in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. …Length not stated
- original researchThe following article types are included in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. …Length not stated
- original research paperThe following article types are included in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. …Length not stated
- perspectiveThe following article types are included in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. …Length not stated
- research articleThe following article types are included in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. …Length not stated
- reviewThe following article types are included in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. …Length not stated
- review articleThe following article types are included in IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data. …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use
AI tools not recognised as authors Model summary
The IET does not recognise AI tools as authors or as able to fulfil authorship criteria, as they cannot take responsibility for the submitted work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
For a complete overview of our Ethical Policies for the IET journals, please click here. The IET believes in clear, transparent and verifiable authorship. In line with ICMJE guidance, to qualify for authorship, each individual must: Have made a substantial contribution to the concept or design of the article; or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the article; AND Drafted t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing and Data Availability
IET journals expects data sharing. Please review Wiley’s Data Sharing policy where you will be able to see and select the data availability statement that is right for your submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Reproduction of Copyright Material
If excerpts from copyrighted works owned by third parties are included, credit must be shown in the contribution. It is your responsibility to also obtain written permission for reproduction from the copyright owners. For more information visit Wiley’s Copyright Terms and Conditions FAQ. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining written permission to reproduce the material "in print an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 1. Open Access
Gold Open Access Model summary
All IET journals are Gold Open Access titles. Submissions will be subject to an APC if accepted and published in the journal. You can read more about APCs and whether you may be eligible for waivers or discounts, through your institution, funder, or a country waiver. There is no charge for submitting to IET journals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 5. Peer Review and Decisions
Single-anonymized peer review model Model summary
IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution operates under a single-anonymized peer review model. Papers will only be sent to review if the Editor-in-Chief (or designated Editor) determines that the paper meets the appropriate quality and relevance requirements. Except where otherwise stated, peer review is handled by an Associate Editor, who will engage at least two anonymous reviewers. The final…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint Policy
Preprint policy Model summary
Please find the Wiley preprint policy here. All IET journals accept articles previously published on preprint servers. All IET journals will consider review articles previously available as preprints. You are requested to update any pre-publication versions with a link to the final published article. You may also post the final published version of the article immediately after publication. Prepri…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Semi-monthly
- Founded
- 2007
- ISSN
- 1751-8687
- Electronic ISSN
- 1751-8695
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 20, Issue 1 (December 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IET Generation Transmission & Distribution
What CAS zone is IET Generation Transmission & Distribution in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, IET Generation Transmission & Distribution is in Zone 4 of Engineering, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Engineering, Electrical & Electronic. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of IET Generation Transmission & Distribution?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.84; CiteScore 6.8, h-index 127.
How long does peer review take at IET Generation Transmission & Distribution?
Based on the dates recorded on 115 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 123 days (interquartile range 88–175 days); authors report an average review time of 4–8 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 35% (2025). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of IET Generation Transmission & Distribution?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Chicago; Templates: LaTeX; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of IET Generation Transmission & Distribution based?
Of the 94 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 20 (about 21%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (20), United States (17) and Canada (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index IET Generation Transmission & Distribution?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, IET Generation Transmission & Distribution is indexed in SCIE, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex and INSPEC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is IET Generation Transmission & Distribution open access, and what is the APC?
IET Generation Transmission & Distribution is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 3,000.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .