Emerging Digitalization Technologies and Applications in the Context of Future Power Grids

Dear Colleagues,

In power grids which are facing the future, digitalization and intelligence are the two crucial enabling technologies. The digital revolution has radically changed the traditional power industry from new digital model-based engineering to smart grids. With the rapid development of next-generation information and communication technologies (ICT), the huge number of data generated in the power generation, distribution, and consumption processes provide great opportunities for improved decision-making at all stages:

• At the energy production stage, digital technologies will significantly improve the observability, controllability, and production level of renewable energy.
• At the energy supply stage, the distributed terminal sensors and the communication system covering the whole network will significantly improve the transparency of the power grid status, equipment conditions, and management decisions in the system level.
• At the energy consumption stage, digital technologies will support the building of a more flexible and controllable energy distribution platform.

The realization of digitization in future power grids still need further research efforts in the following areas. This Special Issue aims to cover the state-of-the-art and advancements in digitization and intelligence technologies in the power industry, together with emerging standards and research topics that will accelerate the development of future smart grids.

Topics

• New and existing improvements for power grids digitization techniques and methodologies;
• The digitization of power grids in the context of large-scale renewable energy penetration;
• Internet of Things (IoTs) for renewable power grids;
• Communication systems for renewable power grids;
• Data analytics to optimize the grid operation decision making;
• Digital modeling and simulation technology for power grid apparatus;
• Intelligent operation and maintenance strategies for power assets;
• Smart sensing, monitoring, and control of power apparatus;
• Digital design and manufacturing technology of power equipment;
• Simulation modeling and virtual twin technology for power equipment;
• The reliability and resiliency of power grids under climate change;
• Digital research and development for superconducting power equipment;
• Next-generation grid codes and standards.

Dr. Nan Zhou
Dr. Lingen Luo
Dr. Mingyang Wang
Dr. Ying Du
Guest Editors

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