Innovative Strategies for Grid Resilience and Renewable Integration in Modern Power Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2026 | Viewed by 699
Special Issue Editor
Interests: power engineering; renewable and distributed generation; smart grids; computational intelligence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Modern power systems are undergoing a profound transformation driven by the rapid penetration of renewable energy sources, increasing electrification, and growing exposure to extreme events and cyber–physical threats. These changes challenge traditional grid planning, operation, and restoration practices, making grid resilience a central priority for utilities, regulators, and researchers worldwide.
This Special Issue, entitled “Innovative Strategies for Grid Resilience and Renewable Integration in Modern Power Systems,” brings together cutting-edge research that addresses these challenges through novel methodologies, technologies, and decision-support frameworks. It covers varied topics including advanced control and optimization techniques, AI- and data-driven approaches, resilient grid architectures, microgrids and distributed energy resources, power electronics-dominated systems, and strategies for fast recovery and restoration following disturbances or blackouts. Particular emphasis is placed on solutions that enable high renewable penetration while maintaining reliability, stability, and security.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions ranging from fundamental theoretical developments to applied studies, pilot projects, and real-world case analyses. Topics of interest also include resilience metrics and assessment methods, coordinated transmission–distribution operation, grid-forming technologies, protection and control under high inverter penetration, and policy or market mechanisms that support resilient and sustainable power systems. Collectively, the published studies will provide a comprehensive reference for advancing the design, operation, and restoration of future power grids under increasing uncertainty and complexity.
Prof. Dr. Michael Negnevitsky
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced control and optimization techniques
- AI- and data-driven approaches
- resilient grid architectures
- microgrids and distributed energy resources
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