Optimal Operation and Planning of Smart Power Distribution Networks

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to submit articles to a Topical Collection of Electricity related to the subject area of “Optimal Operation and Planning of Smart Power Distribution Networks”.

This Topical Collection will deal with novel models and methods for solving emerging operation and planning problems of smart power distribution networks.

Power distribution networks are in a transformation from passive to active distribution networks, also called smart distribution networks, owing to the fast development of emerging information and communication technologies, and the integration of advanced metering infrastructure. The main reason for the transformation to smart distribution networks is the need to accommodate the high penetration of distributed generation, especially renewable energy sources, in order to meet the environmental targets for gas emission reduction and sustainability.

The optimal operation and planning of smart distribution networks is a hot research topic since it can help to achieve several objectives, including maximum penetration of distributed energy resources, gas emission reduction, power distribution cost reduction, potential increase of service quality to the end-customer, and deferral on distribution network upgrades.

Prof. Dr. Pavlos S. Georgilakis
Collection Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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