Innovations in Cybersecurity and Internet of Things for Sustainable Energy Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "F5: Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 61
Special Issue Editor
Interests: smart grid; cybersecurity; cloud computing; Internet of Things; green ICT
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid global transition toward sustainable and low-carbon energy systems is increasingly underpinned by digital technologies, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT), advanced communication networks and data-driven intelligence. Smart grids, distributed renewable generation, energy storage, electric vehicles and demand-side management systems rely heavily on interconnected cyber–physical infrastructures to ensure efficiency, resilience and reliability. While these technologies offer significant opportunities to enhance energy sustainability, they also introduce complex cybersecurity, privacy and dependability challenges that, if unaddressed, may undermine system stability, safety and public trust.
This Special Issue invites original research contributions at the intersection of cybersecurity, IoT technologies and sustainable energy systems. We seek high-quality papers that advance the scientific understanding and practical implementation of secure digital solutions for energy applications.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Secure IoT architectures for smart grids and microgrids
- Cybersecurity risk assessment and threat modelling for energy cyber–physical systems
- AI-driven intrusion detection and anomaly monitoring in energy networks
- Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies for energy security
- Privacy-preserving data analytics for demand response systems
- Resilience strategies against cyber–physical attacks on critical energy infrastructure
- Secure communications and edge intelligence for energy IoT
- Privacy-preserving data analytics for energy management
- Cybersecurity considerations for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy storage systems
Contributions that demonstrate clear relevance to energy sustainability—such as improving energy efficiency, enhancing system reliability, reducing operational risks or supporting large-scale renewable integration—are particularly encouraged. Both simulation-based studies and real-world deployments, as well as comprehensive reviews that identify emerging challenges and research directions, are welcome.
By bringing together researchers, practitioners and policymakers, this Special Issue aims to advance the state of the art in secure and intelligent energy systems, supporting the reliable operation of future sustainable energy infrastructures and contributing to the broader goals of energy security, resilience and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Bernardi Pranggono
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cybersecurity
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- sustainable energy systems
- smart grids
- renewable energy integration
- anomaly detection
- artificial intelligence for energy security
- privacy-preserving energy data analytics
- electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- microgrids
- blockchain for energy security
- critical energy infrastructure protection
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