Intelligent Monitoring and Modeling of Electrical Systems in Renewable-Powered Microgrids: Challenges and Solutions for Strengthening Energy Security and Blackout Prevention
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "F1: Electrical Power System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2026 | Viewed by 1824
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid transformation of the global energy sector has made renewable-powered microgrids a central component of sustainable development and the transition to low-carbon societies. By enabling the integration of distributed renewable sources such as photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, and energy storage systems, microgrids provide flexibility, local autonomy, and environmental benefits. However, the variability and intermittency of renewables introduce significant challenges to system stability, reliability, and supply continuity. In this context, intelligent monitoring and advanced modeling of electrical systems emerge as critical tools for ensuring the secure, efficient, and resilient operation of modern microgrids.
The Special Issue, “Intelligent Monitoring and Modeling of Electrical Systems in Renewable-Powered Microgrids: Challenges and Solutions for Strengthening Energy Security and Blackout Prevention”, is designed to serve as a reference point for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. Its aim is twofold: first, to provide potential authors with a platform to share cutting-edge methodologies, solutions, and case studies; second, to clarify the broader context of how intelligent monitoring and predictive modeling can directly contribute to addressing global concerns such as energy security and blackout prevention.
The key objectives of this Special Issue include exploring novel strategies for real-time monitoring, digital twin applications, predictive analytics, and fault detection in microgrids. Contributions are also expected to highlight optimization techniques for load management, energy storage integration, and demand-side flexibility, all of which are essential for enhancing system resilience. Given the growing importance of cybersecurity in interconnected and digitalized power systems, papers addressing risk assessment, secure data communication, and protection against cyberattacks are particularly encouraged.
Another essential aspect is the role of microgrids in energy security and blackout resilience. Intelligent systems allow seamless transitions between grid-connected and islanded modes, the effective utilization of storage, and adaptive control strategies to minimize the risk of cascading failures. This Special Issue, therefore, seeks works that not only highlight technological innovation, but also address regulatory, economic, and societal dimensions of resilient renewable-based power systems.
We welcome a broad range of contributions, including original research articles, reviews, and practical case studies, covering topics such as intelligent monitoring and diagnostics, predictive modeling and digital twins, energy optimization and smart control, blackout mitigation strategies, energy storage system integration, cybersecurity in microgrids, and policy frameworks supporting energy security.
By bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue aims to clarify the state of the art, highlight open challenges, and inspire innovative solutions. Ultimately, it seeks to provide the scientific and industrial communities with a comprehensive understanding of how intelligent monitoring and modeling can accelerate the transition toward secure, sustainable, and blackout-resilient renewable-powered microgrids.
Dr. Dragos Pasculescu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- renewable-powered microgrids
- intelligent monitoring
- predictive modeling
- energy security
- blackout prevention
- fault detection and diagnostics
- energy storage integration
- cybersecurity in power systems
- resilient energy networks
- grid stability
- blackout resilience
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