Advancements in Vehicle-to-Grid Technology for Smart Energy Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Electric Vehicles".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton 4701, Australia
Interests: power electronics; renewable energy; smart grid; electric vehicle (EV) charging; vehicle-to-grid (V2G); vehicle-to-home (V2H)
Interests: sustainable development goals; community energy storage; power system dynamics and stability; renewable energy integration; electric vehicles
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Interests: optimization and control; artificial intelligence; renewable energy integration; microgrids; energy
Interests: power electronics; renewable energy; smart grid; electric vehicle (EV) charging; vehicle-to-grid (V2G); vehicle-to-home (V2H)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is emerging as a cornerstone of smart energy systems, enabling bidirectional energy exchange between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. By transforming EVs from passive loads into active energy assets, V2G supports grid stability, peak load management, and renewable energy integration, while unlocking new value streams for both EV owners and utilities.
As EV adoption grows, the aggregated battery capacity offers significant potential for demand-side flexibility, peak shaving, frequency regulation, and backup power. However, V2G deployment faces several challenges, including battery degradation, interoperability issues, regulatory barriers, and the need for robust control and communication frameworks. Overcoming these challenges is essential to fully realize the benefits of V2G in enhancing grid flexibility, resilience, and sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research, technological developments, and practical implementations shaping the future of V2G systems within smart energy ecosystems. We welcome the submission of original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that address the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. The Special Issue includes but is not limited to the following topics:
- V2G architecture, protocols, and communication standards;
- Power electronics and converter design for V2G systems;
- Control strategies for bidirectional energy flow;
- Integration of V2G with renewable energy sources;
- Grid stability and ancillary services through V2G;
- Battery degradation and lifecycle analysis in V2G applications;
- V2G-enabled energy management systems;
- Vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-building (V2B) technologies;
- Economic models and policy frameworks for V2G adoption;
- Cybersecurity and data management in V2G networks;
- Pilot projects and real-world implementations of V2G systems.
Dr. Md Mejbaul Haque
Guest Editor
Prof. Dr. Mithulan Nadarajah
Dr. Sanath Alahakoon
Dr. Md Alamgir Hossain
Co-Guest Editors
Dr. Adlan Bagus Pradana
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- electric vehicles
- vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology
- V2H
- V2B
- smart energy systems
- bidirectional charging
- power electronics
- grid integration
- renewable energy
- energy management
- battery lifecycle
- cybersecurity in energy systems
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