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Advances in Integration of Low-Carbon Technologies into Electrical Distribution Grids

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A: Sustainable Energy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 5483

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Simon Meunier

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1. Université Paris-Saclay, CentraleSupélec, CNRS, GeePs, 91192 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
2. Sorbonne Université, CNRS, GeePs, 75252 Paris, France
Interests: renewable energy systems; low-carbon technologies; distribution grids; interdisciplinary analyses
Dr. Vincent Reinbold

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1. Université Paris-Saclay, CentraleSupélec, CNRS, GeePs, 91192 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
2. Sorbonne Université, CNRS, GeePs, 75252 Paris, France
Interests: modeling and optimization; hybrid energy systems; microgrids
Dr. Adrien Voldoire

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1. Université Paris-Saclay, CentraleSupélec, CNRS, GeePs, 91192 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
2. Sorbonne Université, CNRS, GeePs, 75252 Paris, France
Interests: power electronics; optimization; electric vehicles

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are inviting you to contribute to this Special Issue of Energies, “Advances in Integration of Low-Carbon Technologies into Electrical Distribution Grids".

Given the climate emergency, there is a pressing need to decarbonize energy systems. In particular, a wide range of low-carbon technologies can be integrated into electrical distribution grids, such as photovoltaic panels, heat pumps and electric vehicles. This raises technical difficulties related notably, but not exclusively, to power conversion, energy storage, energy management and optimization, as well as interdisciplinary challenges (e.g., social acceptance, demand-side management, and ecological footprint over the lifecycle).

The topics of interest in this Special Issue include all aspects of the integration of low-carbon technologies into distribution grids. This incorporates new technologies, approaches and analyses related to energy production, conversion, storage, dispatch, management and/or consumption at the distribution level. Multidisciplinary analyses that bridge the gap between technical, economic, social and/or environmental aspects are also within the scope.

Dr. Simon Meunier
Dr. Vincent Reinbold
Dr. Adrien Voldoire
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Energies is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • renewable energy
  • photovoltaics
  • electric vehicles
  • heat pumps
  • cogeneration
  • energy storage
  • AC and DC distribution grids
  • power electronics
  • grid-tie inverters
  • energy sobriety and efficiency
  • energy management
  • optimization
  • grid planning
  • Life-cycle assessment (LCA)
  • Decarbonization
  • interdisciplinary analyses
  • social acceptance

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Low-Cost Communication Interface between a Smart Meter and a Smart Inverter
by Christopher E. Piggott, Zachary Caruso and Nenad G. Nenadic
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2358; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052358 - 1 Mar 2023
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The need for a low-cost interface between the grid and small (<250 kW) renewable distributed energy resources (DERs) is growing in importance as the number of small DERs continues to grow. In this study, a system architecture was proposed to investigate paths to [...] Read more.
The need for a low-cost interface between the grid and small (<250 kW) renewable distributed energy resources (DERs) is growing in importance as the number of small DERs continues to grow. In this study, a system architecture was proposed to investigate paths to an affordable interconnection for small renewable DERs.Then, a low-cost communication interface between a smart meter and smart inverter was installed using a commercially available bridge device. The interface device was selected based on an assessment concluding that it would be able to support the emerging advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) network. Next, messages were passed across the experimental end-to-end communication interface to test their speed and reliability. Success was based on whether the key functions defined in the standard IEEE 2030.5 were executed or not, which include set points, disconnect/reconnect, and Volt-VAr optimization. The results of the testing provided detailed insights into the benefits and limitations of the proposed architecture. Intermittency of weather-dependent DERs (e.g., solar and wind) adversely impacts the power quality of a DER, making hourly day-ahead prediction nearly impossible. With this in mind, the investigation also considered the potential of using smart inverter functions to reduce DER’s intermittency. Full article
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Behavior-Aware Aggregation of Distributed Energy Resources for Risk-Aware Operational Scheduling of Distribution Systems
by Mingyue He, Zahra Soltani, Mojdeh Khorsand, Aaron Dock, Patrick Malaty and Masoud Esmaili
Energies 2022, 15(24), 9420; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15249420 - 13 Dec 2022
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Recently there has been a considerable increase in the penetration level of distributed energy resources (DERs) due to various factors, such as the increasing affordability of these resources, the global movement towards sustainable energy, and the energy democracy movement. However, the uncertainty and [...] Read more.
Recently there has been a considerable increase in the penetration level of distributed energy resources (DERs) due to various factors, such as the increasing affordability of these resources, the global movement towards sustainable energy, and the energy democracy movement. However, the uncertainty and variability of DERs introduce new challenges for power system operations. Advanced techniques that account for the characteristics of DERs, i.e., their intermittency and human-in-the-loop factors, are essential to improving distribution system operations. This paper proposes a behavior-aware approach to analyze and aggregate prosumers’ participation in demand response (DR) programs. A convexified AC optimal power flow (ACOPF) via a second-order cone programming (SOCP) technique is used for system scheduling with DERs. A chance-constrained framework for the system operation is constructed as an iterative two-stage algorithm that can integrate loads, DERs’ uncertainty, and SOCP-based ACOPF into one framework to manage the violation probability of the distribution system’s security limits. The benefits of the analyzed prosumers’ behaviors are shown in this paper by comparing the optimal system scheduling with socially aware and non-socially aware approaches. The case study illustrates that the socially aware approach within the chance-constrained framework can utilize up to 43% more PV generation and improve the reliability and operation of distribution systems. Full article
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A Study on the Development of a Novel ESS Simulation Model for Transmission-Level Power-System Analysis
by Dong-Hee Yoon
Energies 2022, 15(23), 9243; https://doi.org/10.3390/en15239243 - 6 Dec 2022
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Thanks to technological advances, the number of large-scale ESS applications is increasing in power systems. Therefore, the need for an ESS model to analyze the effect through simulation has also increased. In this study, an ESS analysis model was developed for transmission-level power-system [...] Read more.
Thanks to technological advances, the number of large-scale ESS applications is increasing in power systems. Therefore, the need for an ESS model to analyze the effect through simulation has also increased. In this study, an ESS analysis model was developed for transmission-level power-system analysis. The developed model has a relatively uncomplicated configuration compared to the previous model. The ESS model was developed in a form that can be exploited in the PSS®E, commercial power-system analysis program. The programming language FORTRAN was used for model development. A detailed process and necessary data for the model development are described. The operation of the developed ESS model was verified through simulation using two test systems. The results of this study can be used for power-system analysis and as reference material for model development. Full article
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