Analysis and Optimization Control of Active Distribution Networks and Smart Grids

Dear Colleagues,

A safe, efficient, and green power grid is a key support for reducing carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. An active distribution network is a main carrier of renewables and power load, and is also an important part of smart grids. However, in recent years, the increasing integration of intermittent renewables (e.g., wind power and photovoltaic) and new loads (e.g., electric vehicles) have had a huge impact on the form structure and operation characteristics of active distribution networks, including the network flexible interconnection, grid connections to new distribution equipment, multiple flexible control modes, and power imbalances of source and load. These not only increase the complexity of the analysis of the active distribution network, but also make the control of the distribution network more difficult. To address these issues, some new methods are needed to analyze the morphological evolution, flexibility, stability, and security of active distribution networks, and to realize their safe and stable operation through advanced control technology.

This Special Issue on ‘Analysis and Optimization Control of Active Distribution Networks and Smart Grids’ calls for state-of-the-art research works on this promising research area. This Special Issue will gather high-quality research articles with original contributions to studies on the analysis and optimization control of active distribution networks and smart grids. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Forecasting of renewable generations and active loads in active distribution and smart grid;
• Modeling and optimizing techniques in optimal operation of active distribution networks and smart grid;
• Morphological evolution of active distribution networks and smart grid;
• Hosting capacity assessment for renewables in active distribution networks and smart grid;
• Flexibility and resilience quantification for active distribution networks and smart grid;
• Security risk analysis and defense of cyber-physical system of active distribution networks and smart grids;
• Stability analysis and control of active distribution networks and smart grids;
• Power quality analysis and control of active distribution networks and smart grids;
• Volt/var control and energy management for active distribution networks and smart grid under uncertainties;
• Advanced learning-based modeling and optimization control of active distribution networks and smart grid with high penetration of renewables;
• Power electronics converters control and optimization in hybrid propulsion microgrids

Dr. Jingrui Zhang
Dr. Jian Wang
Dr. Po Li
Dr. Tengpeng Chen
Guest Editors

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• active distribution network
• smart grid
• renewables
• analysis and control
• uncertainty
• forecasting