Microgrids with Energy Storage: Advanced Control and Power Conversion Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

Microgrids are increasingly recognized as vital for enhancing energy resilience, improving power quality, and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. A microgrid is a localized power network capable of operating in both grid-connected and islanded modes, integrating renewable energy sources, storage, and controllable loads. They are being implemented across varied applications, ranging from urban residential areas and commercial districts to industrial parks and remote or islanded regions, each with unique operational challenges and opportunities. Microgrids face significant operational challenges due to the inherent power generation fluctuations of renewable sources such as solar and wind, as well as rapid and substantial changes in load demand. Achieving stable and efficient operation requires precise generation–consumption balancing, supported by both short-term storage systems, such as supercapacitors, and long-term technologies, such as batteries and hydrogen systems for sustained energy supply. This Special Issue focuses on emerging trends in the control of renewable energy sources, storage, and controllable loads in AC, DC, and hybrid AC/DC islanded energy systems and microgrids, along with the topology of advanced power electronic converters utilized. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Coordinated control strategies for microgrids;
• Advanced control of grid-side converters;
• Grid-forming and grid-following converters;
• Cybersecurity;
• Risk assessment and mitigation methods;
• Innovative power electronic topologies;
• Application of advanced storage systems;
• Design, operation, and control of energy islands;
• Offshore hydrogen production systems;
• Real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Mehdi Baharizadeh
Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Eslahi
Dr. Mahmoud Shahbazi
Guest Editors

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