Smart Energy Systems and Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

Nowadays, there is a large amount of effort required in order to achieve the deployment a smart city. Smart grids are the main parts of smart cities, and they aim to operate energy systems sustainably, efficiently, and securely. In the last few decades, issues such as energy security risks and environmental concerns have arisen, that lead to the deployment of a new type of energy resources, i.e. renewable energy resources. Traditional energy systems need thorough modifications to increase their ability to host such new energy sources; in order to avoid its stable operation and security. To this end, smart grids suggest new concepts, information and communication infrastructures, planning, operation, control, protection and analysis methods for upgrading conventional power systems to be smarter when it comes to achieving full smart energy systems.

Prof. Dr. Pierluigi Siano
Dr. Hassan Haes Alhelou
Guest Editors

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