Advanced Smart Grid Technologies, Applications and Challenges

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced smart grid technologies are revolutionizing the way we produce, distribute, and consume energy. These technologies leverage advanced sensors, communication networks, and big data analytics to enable utilities to monitor, control, and optimize the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The benefits of these technologies include improved visibility into grid operations, faster responses to outages, the better integration of renewable energy sources, and reduced energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced smart grid technologies also enable more flexible and dynamic electricity pricing models, incentivizing customers to manage their consumption to appropriately.

The application of advanced smart grid technologies is being explored in several areas, including microgrids, electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy integration. However, there are several challenges that need to be addressed, including data management, cybersecurity, regulatory and policy issues, and public acceptance. Addressing the challenges associated with the deployment of smart grid technologies will be critical to realizing their full potential.

In this context, this Special Issue seeks contributions that tackle a wide range of topics based on smart grids, including (but not limited to) the development of an intelligent network or a smart grid, the harmonization of the energy industry and information and communication systems, the safe and efficient integration of various components of smart grids (namely smart meters, active demand management, the distribution of generated energy, automatic network management, and the development of e-mobility), or electric mobility. Interdisciplinary contributions using real-world data will be particularly appreciated.

Dr. Paulo Tavares
Dr. Álvaro Gomes
Guest Editors

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