Communications in Microgrids

Dear Colleagues,

Future microgrids are expected to be small-scale power systems that can offer increased reliability and facilitate effective integration of distributed generators and energy storage devices. These new capabilities are made possible by integrating advanced communication technologies that can support efficient, secured and reliable end-to-end two-way information flows. Such advanced communication technologies are key enablers for various future microgrid applications, such as demand response, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), energy storage integration, electric vehicle (EV) charging and seamless integration of renewable energy sources. A number of different schemes for microgrid communications have recently emerged such as home area networks (HANs), field area networks (FANs) and wide area networks (WANs). The tight coupling between communication technologies and microgrids also introduces security risks that must be mitigated from a cyber–physical perspective. Moreover, the increasing sensing abilities of microgrids may also raise privacy concerns that must be addressed. The main objectives of this Special Issue dedicated to communications in microgrids are to highlight the latest advances in communications for microgrids.

Prof. Dr. Peter X. Liu
Dr. Wenchao Meng
Dr. Hui Chen
Dr. Chuanling Zhang
Guest Editors

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