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Renewable Energy Grid Integration and Carbon Reduction Strategies in Modern Power Markets

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 1366

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Kai-Hung Lu

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School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Minnan University of Science and Technology, Quanzhou 362700, China
Interests: power generation dispatch; power system security; low-carbon policies; carbon emission control mechanisms; carbon trading markets; FACTS devices
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Dr. Chih-Ming Hong

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Department of Telecommunication Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 811213, Taiwan
Interests: control theory applications; power electronics; microgrids; renewable energy systems; wind and wave energy converter
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to systematically explore the integration of power markets and carbon trading markets, with a focus on the innovative applications of renewable energy grid integration in carbon reduction technologies. As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, the synergy between power markets and carbon trading markets plays a crucial role in achieving carbon reduction targets. This Issue will comprehensively examine the strategies for integrating renewable energy into power systems, discussing technologies for grid integration, the application of static and dynamic compensation technologies, and the impact of carbon emission control mechanisms on power markets. Additionally, it will delve into the best practices for carbon reduction policies and market incentive mechanisms across different countries, aiming to provide innovative solutions and policy recommendations for energy system transformation and the realization of a low-carbon economy.

We invite scholars with cutting-edge research in the following areas to submit their work, contributing to technological innovation and policy transformation in the energy markets and environmental governance:

  • Cross-mechanisms between power markets and carbon trading markets;
  • Renewable energy grid integration technologies and power system integration;
  • The impact of carbon trading and carbon pricing on power dispatch;
  • Applications of carbon reduction technologies, such as Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM), Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC), Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC), and other FACTS devices;
  • Analysis and implementation of carbon reduction policies in power markets;
  • System stability and dispatch optimization after renewable energy integration;
  • The combination of smart grids and low-carbon technologies;
  • The economics and sustainability of renewable energy in power markets;
  • Policy incentives and market mechanism reforms in energy transitions;
  • The commercial prospects of low-carbon technologies in power markets.

Dr. Kai-Hung Lu
Dr. Chih-Ming Hong
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • power markets
  • carbon trading markets
  • carbon reduction technologies
  • FACTS devices
  • renewable energy grid integration stability
  • carbon emission control mechanisms
  • energy system transformation
  • low-carbon economy
  • optimal power flow and dispatch
  • low-carbon policies

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Low-Carbon Transformation of Polysilicon Park Energy Systems: Optimal Economic Strategy with TD3 Reinforcement Learning
by Shurui Hu, Chengwenxuan Zhao, Jialu Wu, Haiyang Bian, Yongkai Liu and Mingtao Li
Processes 2025, 13(1), 268; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13010268 - 18 Jan 2025
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To achieve the low-carbon transition in polysilicon production, this study proposes and validates a low-carbon economic dispatch strategy for a renewable hydrogen production and storage system in polysilicon parks based by TD3 algorithm. The study uses XGBoost to construct a surrogate model that [...] Read more.
To achieve the low-carbon transition in polysilicon production, this study proposes and validates a low-carbon economic dispatch strategy for a renewable hydrogen production and storage system in polysilicon parks based by TD3 algorithm. The study uses XGBoost to construct a surrogate model that reflects the nonlinear physical characteristics of the electrolyzer. Through a comparative analysis of operating strategies in five scenarios and sensitivity assessments of key parameters, complemented by comparisons with dispatch results from the DDPG and DQN algorithms, the effectiveness of the coupled operating strategy for electrolyzers, energy storage, and hydrogen storage devices is fully validated. This highlights the critical role of the TD3 algorithm in strengthening the robustness of the energy system under double-end source-load uncertainties. The results show that batteries flexibly adjust to the time-of-use electricity price, and the coordinated operation of the hydrogen storage devices as well as electrolyzers stabilize the electrolyzer efficiency, reducing the total system cost by 0.027% compared to fixed condition equipment models. The TD3 algorithm shows significant advantages in optimized dispatch, reducing the average daily operating cost by 0.6% and 1.2%, respectively, compared to the DDPG and DQN algorithms, and reducing the carbon emission cost by 2.0% and 12.0%, respectively. A comprehensive analysis shows that the proposed model reduces daily carbon emissions by 29.3% compared to the original system, but also introduces cost pressure, mainly due to the high operating costs of renewable energy equipment such as solar panels. This study provides a practical solution for renewable energy management. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Renewable Energy Grid Integration and Carbon Reduction Strategies in Modern Power Markets)
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Advanced Emission Reduction Strategies: Integrating SSSC and Carbon Trading in Power Systems
by Kai-Hung Lu, Junfang Lian and Ting-Wei Liu
Processes 2024, 12(12), 2639; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12122639 - 23 Nov 2024
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The global power sector faces the critical challenge of balancing rising electricity demand with stringent carbon reduction targets. Taiwan’s unique geopolitical and energy import constraints provide an ideal context for exploring advanced grid technologies integrated with carbon-trading mechanisms. This study combines the Adaptive [...] Read more.
The global power sector faces the critical challenge of balancing rising electricity demand with stringent carbon reduction targets. Taiwan’s unique geopolitical and energy import constraints provide an ideal context for exploring advanced grid technologies integrated with carbon-trading mechanisms. This study combines the Adaptive Time-Varying Gravitational Search Algorithm (ATGA) with Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) technology to optimize power flow and enable carbon transactions between the power generation and transmission sectors. Through a feedback-driven mechanism, power producers acquire carbon credits from transmission operators, maximizing profitability while meeting emission targets. Managed by the transmission companies, the SSSC enhances grid stability, reduces transmission losses, and generates valuable carbon credits. Simulations based on Taiwan’s power market demonstrate that this integrated approach achieves a 50% reduction in emissions and increases profitability for power producers by up to 20%. This model has potential applications in other regions, and future work could explore its scalability and adaptability in different economic and regulatory contexts. Full article
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