Advanced Thermal Energy Storage and Control Strategies for Integrated Energy Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D: Energy Storage and Application".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 August 2025 | Viewed by 86
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Interests: power and energy systems; thermal energy storage (TES)
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global transition towards sustainable energy systems has highlighted the critical importance of thermal energy storage (TES) technologies and their integration with various energy systems. This Special Issue aims to address the cutting-edge developments in both thermal energy storage technologies and the advanced control strategies necessary for their optimal integration into modern energy systems.
As energy systems become increasingly complex and interconnected, the role of thermal energy storage extends beyond simple heat conservation. Modern TES systems must operate in harmony with various energy sources, respond to dynamic demand patterns, and optimize energy efficiency across integrated systems. This necessitates sophisticated control strategies that can manage multiple objectives while ensuring system stability and reliability.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions focusing on, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Advanced Thermal Energy Storage Technologies:
- Novel materials and designs for thermal energy storage;
- Phase change materials and their applications;
- High-temperature thermal storage solutions;
- Integration of TES with renewable energy systems;
- Hybrid storage systems and their characterization.
- Control Strategies and System Integration:
- Optimal control algorithms for integrated energy systems;
- Model predictive control for TES applications;
- Advanced control strategies for integrated thermal systems;
- Real-time optimization and adaptive control;
- Machine learning and AI applications in TES control.
- System Performance and Analysis:
- Energy efficiency optimization;
- Techno-economic analysis of integrated systems;
- Performance assessment methodologies;
- Life cycle analysis and sustainability metrics;
- System reliability and operational stability.
- Applications and Case Studies:
- Industrial process heat storage;
- Building energy management systems;
- District heating and cooling networks;
- Grid-interactive thermal storage;
- Renewable energy integration cases.
We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that advance our understanding of thermal energy storage technologies and their control strategies. Papers addressing the challenges of system integration, optimization, and real-world implementation are particularly encouraged.
The aim is to create a comprehensive collection that serves both as a reference for researchers and as a guide for practitioners in the field. We especially encourage submissions that bridge the gap between theoretical developments and practical applications.
Dr. Zahra Hajabdollahi Ouderji
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thermal energy storage (TES)
- advanced control strategies
- integrated energy systems
- energy optimization
- system integration
- dynamic control systems
- smart energy management
- renewable energy integration
- energy efficiency
- sustainable energy systems
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