Advances in Optimal Control and Smart Operation of Renewable Energy Systems

Dear Colleagues,

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and carbon emission reduction measures have led to the rapid development of renewable energy worldwide. However, it is difficult to ignore the impact of the large-scale grid-connected operation of renewable energy on grid security and stability. On one hand, as they are often affected by natural resources and extreme weather, wind, solar and other renewable energies are intermittent and stochastic, leading to grid scheduling difficulties. On the other hand, hydropower is a power renewable energy source with flexible regulation capability; thus, it will play an increasingly important role in the new power system.

To build future-oriented smart and strong power grids, this Special Issue will publish research on the safe and stable operation of renewable energy systems, focusing on areas such as reporting the latest advances in the modelling, stability, control, diagnostics, assessment, and prediction of hydropower, wind power, and photovoltaic power, as well as their hybrid systems. This Special Issue will provide a broad communication platform for scholars in the field, as well as provide energy policy makers and power plant operators with advice and recommendations for the efficient operation of renewable energy systems.

Prof. Dr. Zhihuai Xiao
Dr. Dong Liu
Dr. Yang Zheng
Prof. Dr. Yan Ren
Dr. Jingjing Zhang
Guest Editors

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