Resilient and Sustainable Distributed Energy Systems

Dear Colleagues,

During the last few decades, the existence of large centralized power plants and overhead power lines that extend as far as we could see was the norm, as was the high environmental price that inevitably had to be paid in order to obtain reliable energy instantaneously by just switching the lights on. Environmental concern and the interest of governments to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases are at the base of the current trend towards a sustainable distributed generation of electricity. Several benefits can be obtained by implementing sustainable distributed energy systems, such as greater energy efficiency, better capacity to reduce the costs of the electricity supply, further promotion of sustainable generation, a lower environmental impact, economic independence of isolated regions, and more flexibility.

However, many challenges arise that prevent distributed energy systems from reaching their full economic potential. Distributed energy systems offer a highly complex and technical challenge to grid operation. Power quality complications, voltage rise effect, control, stability, and protection are an example of a wide range of technical challenges that have to be addressed. In addition, challenges concerning existing or newly erected commercial and regulatory barriers and obstacles have to be addressed, as well. Still, exploring and studying distributed energy systems allows exploring locally available energy resources and ensuring a more sustainable power grid.

This Special Issue intends to deepen the knowledge of sustainable and resilient distributed generation and its implications for energy supply. The potential benefits that reliable distributed generation systems can bring are diverse; therefore, contributions from different research areas are welcome. Researchers are encouraged to submit their contributions that touch on several aspects of distributed generation and its relationship to several contiguous topics.

Dr. Radu Godina
Dr. Edris Pouresmaeil
Dr. Eduardo M. G. Rodrigues
Guest Editors

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