Microgrid and Smart Grid: Latest Advances and Prospect
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 139
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Interests: grid support; modular multilevel converter; control architecture; energy function; grid-forming converter; solid state transformer; microgrid
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the ongoing transformation of global energy systems, microgrids and smart grids are vital for providing solutions to create a more resilient, flexible, and sustainable energy infrastructure. These systems are critical for decentralizing energy generation, enabling renewable integration, and enhancing energy management. As new technologies emerge, from advanced energy storage to intelligent control systems, the need for innovative strategies and solutions is growing.
This Special Issue invites contributions from researchers, industry experts, and policymakers that explore the latest developments, breakthroughs, and future directions in microgrid and smart grid technologies. Our goal is to highlight the cutting-edge research shaping the future of smart energy networks, as well as to address the practical challenges and opportunities related to their deployment.
Topics relevant to this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Microgrid and Smart Grid Architectures: Design and operational strategies for optimal performance and resilience;
- Integration of Renewable Energy Sources: Challenges and solutions for incorporating solar, wind, and other renewables into microgrids and smart grids;
- Energy Storage Systems and Technologies: Advances in battery storage, flywheels, and other storage technologies for enhancing grid stability;
- Intelligent Control Systems: AI, machine learning, and IoT-driven control mechanisms for improving grid efficiency and reliability;
- Cybersecurity in Smart Grids: Protecting decentralized energy networks from vulnerabilities and attacks;
- Policy and Regulatory Frameworks: Global policies supporting the adoption of microgrids and smart grids;
- Decentralized Energy Markets: Market mechanisms enabling peer-to-peer energy trading within microgrids;
- Grid Modernization and Interoperability: Technologies for upgrading existing grids to smart grids and ensuring compatibility between systems;
- Case Studies and Pilot Projects: Real-world applications and lessons learned from microgrid and smart grid deployments;
- Challenges and Prospects for Future Development: Risk assessment, economic feasibility, and future outlooks for microgrid and smart grid technologies.
We encourage submissions that not only delve into technical aspects but also explore the socio-economic, regulatory, and environmental implications of microgrid and smart grid advancements. Papers offering innovative solutions or presenting forward-looking research will be highly valued.
Dr. Vikram Roy Chowdhury
Dr. Alberto Benato
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- decentralized energy systems
- smart energy management
- distributed generation
- advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
- renewable energy integration
- grid-edge technologies
- autonomous grid operation
- demand response systems
- peer-to-peer energy trading
- virtual power plants (VPPs)
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