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Control Systems for Next Generation Electric Applications, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 487

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Electrical Engineering Department, University of Huelva, Carretera Palos-Huelva, s/n, 21071 Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain
Interests: energy management systems; control systems; microgrids; transportation electrification; charging infrastructures
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Dear Colleagues,

This special issue is a continuation of our previous Special Issue "Control systems for next-generation electric applications".

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/special_issues/5ILSMPS51W

The rapid proliferation of next-generation electric applications, such as electric vehicles, microgrids, and charging infrastructures, is heralding a transformative shift in energy consumption patterns. As these technologies become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the need for efficient control systems to optimize their operation becomes paramount. These systems ensure reliable performance and maximize energy utilization and grid stability. In light of this, we invite authors specializing in control theory, power electronics, and renewable energy integration to contribute their research findings to our journal's proposed Special Issue on Control Systems for Next Generation Electric Applications. Let us collectively drive innovation towards a sustainable energy future.

Prof. Dr. Juan P. Torreglosa
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • control systems
  • microgrids
  • transportation electrification
  • charging infrastructures

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System Requirements for Flexibility Markets Participation: A Stakeholder-Centric Survey from REEFLEX Project
by Gregorio Fernández, Ahmed Samir Hedar, Miguel Torres, Nena Apostolidou, Nikolaos Koltsaklis and Nikolas Spiliopoulos
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(19), 10426; https://doi.org/10.3390/app151910426 - 25 Sep 2025
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The transition of electric systems from a centralized, fossil-based model toward a decentralized, renewable-powered architecture is reshaping the way electricity is generated, managed and consumed. As distributed energy resources (DERs) proliferate, grid management becomes increasingly complex, especially at the distribution level. In this [...] Read more.
The transition of electric systems from a centralized, fossil-based model toward a decentralized, renewable-powered architecture is reshaping the way electricity is generated, managed and consumed. As distributed energy resources (DERs) proliferate, grid management becomes increasingly complex, especially at the distribution level. In this context, flexibility emerges as a key enabler for more stable and efficient grid operation, while also facilitating greater integration of DER and supporting the electrification of energy demand. Local flexibility markets (LFMs) are gaining importance as structured mechanisms that allow grid operators to procure flexibility services from prosumers, aggregators and other actors. However, to ensure widespread participation, it is essential to develop digital tools that accommodate users of different profiles, regardless of their size, technical background or market experience. The REEFLEX project addresses this challenge by designing and developing 14 interoperable flexibility tools tailored to diverse stakeholder needs. To ensure that these tools are aligned with real market conditions and user expectations, REEFLEX conducted extensive stakeholder-centric surveys. This paper presents the methodology and key findings of those surveys, providing insights into user perceptions, technical requirements and adoption barriers. Results are contextualized within existing literature and other funded initiatives, highlighting implications for the design of inclusive and scalable flexibility markets. Full article
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