Advancements in Low-Voltage Networks and Microgrids: Technologies, Challenges, and Future Directions
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 August 2026 | Viewed by 49
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microgrids; grid conected converters; power eletronics; converter control; power definitions
Interests: HVDC and FACTS controllers for power transmission systems; modeling of power electronics; converters control; protection of power systems; microgrids
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Dear Colleagues,
Low-voltage networks, typically at the distribution level, are characterized by short feeders, predominantly resistive line impedances, and a high density of loads. These networks are undergoing a paradigm shift due to increasing DER penetration and microgrid deployment, introducing bidirectional power flows, rapid voltage and frequency variations, and complex interactions among parallel generators. Key operational challenges include advanced control, precise power-sharing mechanisms, energy management under uncertain generation and demand, hosting capacity limitations, stability, power quality, and protection under dynamic topologies with fast transients and harmonic disturbances. Contributions addressing these aspects are essential to advance the design, operation, and resilience of low-voltage microgrids.
Dr. Silvia Costa Ferreira
Prof. Dr. Vijay Sood
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- low-voltage networks
- microgrids
- distribution networks
- rural electrification
- power sharing
- energy management systems
- optimization
- bidirectional power flows
- islanded operation
- renewable integration
- photovoltaic systems
- battery energy storage
- hosting capacity
- power electronic converters
- distribution system modeling
- digital twins
- power flow optimization
- network reconfiguration
- smart meters
- resistive droop control
- hierarchical control
- primary, secondary, and tertiary control
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