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Energy Storage and Electric Power Systems: Theory, Methods, and 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: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2825

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Dr. George Caralis

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Fluids Section, School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 15771 Athens, Greece
Interests: wind energy; hydro pumped storage; non-interconnected islands; wind curtailment; hydro energy
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Dr. Konstantinos Braimakis

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Fluids Section, School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 15771 Athens, Greece
Interests: organic rankine cycle; solar energy; waste heat recovery; buildings; thermodynamics
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The fast growth of renewables brings new design and operational challenges to the energy transition, working towards a 100% renewable energy goal, and Europe has an ambitious target to decarbonize. Therefore, in this Special Issue, we investigate the role of electricity storage systems in the rapid rise of renewable energy resources and the steady fall of fossil fuels in power systems with large-scale wind and PV integration.

Different energy storage technologies, such as compressed-air energy storage, hydro-pumped storage, sodium–sulfur batteries, electrical cars or ships, hydrogen, fuel cells, and desalination, may be included in this Special Issue. Here, we focus on theory, methods and applications of storage systems combined with renewable energy sources. Integration and economic issues could also be addressed. Specific case studies, best practices, technical solutions and technoeconomic assessments may be analyzed or presented.

Dr. George Caralis
Dr. Konstantinos Braimakis
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Keywords

  • electrical storage
  • large-scale wind and PV integration
  • hydrogen
  • electrical cars
  • fuel cells
  • hydro-pumped storage
  • integration issues

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Phase-Aware Predictive Scheduling for Harmonic Hosting in Low-Voltage EV Feeders: An Integrated Decision Framework
by Paul Arévalo-Cordero, Danny Ochoa-Correa, Dario Benavides, Esteban Albornoz-Vintimilla and Juan L. Espinoza
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(8), 3718; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16083718 - 10 Apr 2026
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Fast charging of electric vehicles can introduce phase-dependent harmonic distortion and voltage unbalance in low-voltage feeders, which may reduce admissible charging capacity even when voltage magnitudes remain within conventional limits. This paper proposes a phase-aware predictive scheduling framework for harmonic hosting management in [...] Read more.
Fast charging of electric vehicles can introduce phase-dependent harmonic distortion and voltage unbalance in low-voltage feeders, which may reduce admissible charging capacity even when voltage magnitudes remain within conventional limits. This paper proposes a phase-aware predictive scheduling framework for harmonic hosting management in feeders with a high penetration of electric vehicle charging. The proposed method formulates feeder operation as a predictive decision problem that jointly determines charging power levels, phase allocation, and the selective activation of multifunctional compensation resources under harmonic distortion, voltage unbalance, and neutral-current constraints. Unlike previous studies centered on harmonic characterization, static hosting assessment, or local converter-level mitigation, the proposed approach treats harmonic hosting as an active feeder-level network management problem. The framework is evaluated through time-series harmonic power-flow simulations using charger harmonic emission profiles and realistic feeder parameters. The numerical results indicate that coordinated phase-aware scheduling can increase admissible charging capacity, improve compliance margins for power-quality indices, and reduce mitigation efforts with respect to uncontrolled charging and non-coordinated compensation strategies. Overall, the results support the use of phase-aware scheduling as a feeder-level strategy to improve electric vehicle charging integration under harmonic and unbalanced constraints. Full article
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Contemporary Micro-Battery Technologies: Advances in Microfabrication, Nanostructuring, and Material Optimisation for Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Nadiia Piiter, Iván Fernández Valencia, Eirik Odinsen and Jacob Joseph Lamb
Appl. Sci. 2026, 16(1), 173; https://doi.org/10.3390/app16010173 - 23 Dec 2025
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The miniaturisation of electronic devices has intensified the demand for compact, high-performance lithium-ion batteries. This review synthesises recent progress in microscale battery development, focusing on microfabrication techniques, nanostructured materials, porosity-engineered architectures, and strategies for reducing non-active components. It explores both top–down and bottom–up [...] Read more.
The miniaturisation of electronic devices has intensified the demand for compact, high-performance lithium-ion batteries. This review synthesises recent progress in microscale battery development, focusing on microfabrication techniques, nanostructured materials, porosity-engineered architectures, and strategies for reducing non-active components. It explores both top–down and bottom–up fabrication methods, the integration of nanomaterials, the role of gradient electrode architectures in enhancing ion transport and energy density, along with strategies to reduce non-active components, such as separators and current collectors, to maximise volumetric efficiency. Advances in top–down and bottom–up fabrication methods, including photolithography, laser structuring, screen printing, spray coating, mechanical structuring, and 3D printing, enable precise control over electrode geometry and enhance ion transport and material utilisation. Nanostructured anodes, cathodes, electrolytes, and separators further improve conductivity, mechanical stability, and cycling performance. Gradient porosity designs optimise ion distribution in thick electrodes, while innovations in ultra-thin separators and lightweight current collectors support higher energy density. Remaining challenges relate to scalability, mechanical robustness, and long-term stability, especially in fully integrated micro-battery architectures. Future development will rely on hybrid fabrication methods, advanced material compatibility, and data-driven optimisation to bridge laboratory innovations with practical applications. By integrating microfabrication and nanoscale engineering, next-generation LIBs can deliver high energy density and long operational lifetimes for miniaturised and flexible electronic systems. Full article
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