Digitization, Flexibility and Energy Storage in Power Generation Systems Employing Renewable Energy
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D: Energy Storage and Application".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2024 | Viewed by 856
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Interests: thermoelectric power generation; hybrid energy harvesting systems; manufacturing of thermoelectric generators; thermoelectric materials; thermoelectricity
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Interests: thermoelectric power generation; hybrid energy harvesting systems; manufacturing of thermoelectric generators; thermoelectric materials; thermoelectricity
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Interests: absorption refrigeration and heat pumps; heat and mass transfer intensification; passive cooling; membrane contactors and miniaturization; thermoelectricity; hybrid energy harvesting systems
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Interests: thermoelectric power generation; hybrid energy harvesting systems; manufacturing of thermoelectric generators; thermoelectric materials; thermoelectricity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aim and Scope of the Special Issue
Since power generation employing renewable energy sources is subject to highly intermittent supplies, solutions to counter this need to be very flexible. The digitization of the power grid is giving rise to the emergence of new applications for energy storage, a key aspect of the power grid and flexibility. Digitization can play a key role in making the energy storage system more flexible, as it allows for real-time monitoring and control of the system, and provides data that can be used to optimize operation. The energy storage system is a crucial part of the power grid. It assists in stabilizing the grid by providing the extra energy required during times of peak demand and stores excess energy during times of low demand. By storing excess energy and releasing it when demand is high, this system evens out those fluctuations in demand and supply and makes the grid more reliable. The benefits of energy storage, whether centralized or decentralized, are many. Indeed, the technology can help to reduce carbon emissions by storing renewable energy that would otherwise be wasted, as well as improving grid security and reliability by providing backup energy in the case of outages. Consumers could reap the benefits of lower prices in their energy bills as the system would suffer less pressure during peak periods. Flexibility is a key feature for achieving benefits, as it represents the ability of energy systems to respond quickly to changes in demand. All of these potential benefits are owed digitization, which allows for real-time monitoring and control of the system as well as forecasting.
The benefits of digitization and flexibility outlined are making energy storage an increasingly attractive option for utilities and other energy providers. With continued advancements in technology, it is expected that energy storage will play an even more important role in future integrated energy grids, enabling more renewable sources of energy access to the grid and improving the efficiency of energy storage systems. Overall, the potential benefits of digitizing the energy system are highly significant. Digitization of the economy is leading to a more dynamic and interconnected world, where the traditional energy system is no longer adequate. A new energy storage system that is responsive to changes in demand and that can take advantage of renewable energy sources is required. Investigations focused on digitalization, renewable energies integration, flexibility and energy storage are welcome.
Scope and Information for authors
Original research and review articles including, but not limited to the following areas of interest are welcome:
- Digitizing of energy system
- Flexibility and Management of energy systems
- Energy storage
- Power generation systems
- Multi agent and virtual power systems
- Distributed energy storage and demand side integration
- Hydrogen integration models
- Integration of renewable energies
Prof. Dr. Said Bentouba
Dr. Peter Breuhaus
Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Bourouis
Prof. Dr. Nadjet Zioui
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digitization
- energy flexibility
- energy storage
- green hydrogen
- hybrid energy system
