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A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 August 2023) | Viewed by 5920

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Prof. Dr. Eleonora Riva Sanseverino

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Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Interests: smart grids; renewable energy, power systems, optimization
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Dr. Quynh Thi Tu Tran

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Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
Interests: microgrids; electric vehicles; virtual power plants; optimization algorithms; power generation technologies; energy management.
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Dr. Saeed Sepasi

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Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
Interests: smart grids; electric vehicles; virtual power plants; optimization algorithms; analysis and optimization of the smart power grids ; energy management.
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Dr. Tung-Lam Nguyen

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Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA
Interests: virtual power plants; power system, smart grid, distributed control, distributed optimization, hardware-in-the-loop.

Dr. Laveet Kumar

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro 76062, Pakistan
Interests: renewable energy; energy policy; climate change
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Dr. Giuseppe Sciumè

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Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Building 9, 90128 Palermo, Italy
Interests: smart grids; vehicle-to-grid; demand response; energy services; renewables integration in power system; energy communities; grounding systems; islanded systems
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Dear Colleagues,

Global energy is changing for the better, with less reliance on fossil fuels and more emphasis on the application and development of renewable energy sources. Although these energy sources have the advantages of being renewable and low-cost, they are unstable and difficult to anticipate. As a result, research and development regarding new technologies to operate smart and sustainable energy systems to maintain energy security and improve energy supply reliability for an entire system are becoming increasingly crucial.

This Special Issue seeks to deliver a collection of important research papers as well as the most recent innovative solutions in smart grid technology and renewable energy applications in order to reduce potential flaws and challenges. Authors are encouraged to contribute their research regarding theoretical or simulated models, practical and experimental methods, and applications relating to smart grid technology and applications, renewable energy, and sustainable energy systems. Original research articles and reviews are welcome in this Special Issue. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Critical reviews of algorithms, methodologies, applications, and future perspectives for smart grid and sustainable energy system problems;
Smart grid technologies and applications: applications of game theory; optimization techniques; optimal power system planning, operation, and control; power electronic applications in smart grids;
The integration of electric vehicles and energy storage systems into smart grids and sustainable energy systems;
Renewable energy integration and technologies;
Demand-side management and demand responses;
Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms for smart grid and sustainable energy system problems.
Cloud-edge and distributed architectures for energy management
Societal readiness level and technology acceptance in the energy area.

Prof. Dr. Eleonora Riva Sanseverino
Dr. Quynh Thi Tu Tran
Dr. Saeed Sepasi
Dr. Tung-Lam Nguyen
Dr. Laveet Kumar
Dr. Giuseppe Sciumè
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Keywords

renewable energy
microgrids
smart grid
energy storage
optimization techniques
sustainable energy systems
ICT for smart energy
social engagement in smart energy

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Performance Improvement of Grid-Integrated Doubly Fed Induction Generator under Asymmetrical and Symmetrical Faults

by Mansoor Soomro, Zubair Ahmed Memon, Mazhar Hussain Baloch, Nayyar Hussain Mirjat, Laveet Kumar, Quynh T. Tran and Gaetano Zizzo

Energies 2023, 16(8), 3350; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16083350 - 10 Apr 2023

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The doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind energy conversion system (WECS) suffers from voltage and frequency fluctuations due to the stochastic nature of wind speed as well as nonlinear loads. Moreover, the high penetration of wind energy into the power grid is a challenge for its smooth operation. Hence, symmetrical faults are most intense, inflicting the stator winding to low voltage, disturbing the low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) functionality of a DFIG. The vector control strategy with proportional–integral (PI) controllers was used to control rotor-side converter (RSC) and grid-side converter (GSC) parameters. During a symmetrical fault, however, a series grid-side converter (SGSC) with a shunt injection transformer on the stator side was used to keep the rotor current at an acceptable level in accordance with grid code requirements (GCRs). For the validation of results, the proposed scheme of PI + SGSC is compared with PI and a combination of PI with Dynamic Impedance Fault Current Limiter (DIFCL). The MATLAB simulation results demonstrate that the proposed scheme provides superior performance by providing 77.6% and 20.61% improved performance in rotor current compared to that of PI and PI + DIFCL control schemes for improving the LVRT performance of DFIG. Full article

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Study Method of Pitch-Angle Control on Load and the Performance of a Floating Offshore Wind Turbine by Experiments

by Le Quang Sang, Qing’an Li, Takao Maeda, Yasunari Kamada, Duc Nguyen Huu, Quynh T. Tran and Eleonora Riva Sanseverino

Energies 2023, 16(6), 2762; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062762 - 16 Mar 2023

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Offshore wind energy is a renewable energy source that is developing fast. It is considered to be the most promising energy source in the next decade. Besides, the expanding trend for this technology requires the consideration of diversified seabeds. In deep seabeds, floating offshore wind technology (FOWT) is needed. For this latter technology, such as for conventional WT, we need to consider aspects related to performance, aerodynamic force, and forces during operation. In this paper, a two-bladed downwind wind turbine model is utilized to conduct experiments. The collective pitch and cyclic pitch angle are adjusted using swashplated equipment. The fluid forces and moments acting on the rotor surface are measured by a six-component balancing system. By changing the pitch angle of the wind turbine blades, attempts are made to manage the fluid forces generated on the rotor surface. Under varied uniform wind velocities of 7, 8, 9, and 10 m/s, the effect of collective pitch control and cyclic pitch control on the power coefficient and thrust coefficient of FOWT is then discussed. Furthermore, at a wind speed of 10 m/s, both the power coefficient and loads are investigated as the pitch angle and yaw angle change. Experimental results indicate that the combined moment magnitude can be controlled by changing the pitch-angle amplitude. The power coefficient is adjusted by the cyclic pitch-angle controller when the pitch-angle phase changes. In addition, the thrust coefficient fluctuated when the pitch angle changed in the oblique inflow wind condition. Full article

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A Comprehensive Survey of HVDC Protection System: Fault Analysis, Methodology, Issues, Challenges, and Future Perspective

by Abha Pragati, Manohar Mishra, Pravat Kumar Rout, Debadatta Amaresh Gadanayak, Shazia Hasan and B. Rajanarayan Prusty

Energies 2023, 16(11), 4413; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16114413 - 30 May 2023

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The extensive application of power transfer through high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission links in smart grid scenarios is due to many factors such as high-power transfer efficiency, decoupled interconnection, control of AC networks, reliable and flexible operation, integration of large wind and photovoltaic (PV)-based off-shore and on-shore farms, cost-effectiveness, etc. However, it is vital to focus on many other aspects like control, protection, coordinated operation, and power management to acquire the above benefits and make them feasible in real-time applications. HVDC protection is needed to focus further on innovative and devoted research because the HVDC system is more vulnerable to system faults and changes in operational conditions in comparison to AC transmission because of the adverse effects of low DC-side impedances and sensitive semi-conductor-based integrated power electronics devices. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the techniques proposed in the last three decades for HVDC protection, analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The review also examines critical findings and assesses future research prospects for the development of HVDC protection, particularly from the perspective of smart-grid-based power systems. The focus of the review is on bridging the gap between existing protection schemes and topology and addressing the associated challenges and issues. The aim is to inform power engineers and researchers about potential research avenues to tackle the challenges in HVDC protection in smart-grid-based power systems. Full article

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