Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Active Distribution Networks
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "F2: Distributed Energy System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 April 2026 | Viewed by 75
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Electrical Energetics, Institute of Automation and Energy Systems, Kandó Kálmán Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Obuda University, 1034 Budapest, Hungary
Interests: renewable energy integration; power system operation and control; microgrids and smart grids; energy efficiency and technology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Modern power distribution systems are undergoing a profound transformation, moving from passive networks to active, intelligent, and highly complex infrastructures. This evolution is driven by the urgent need to decarbonize the energy sector, enhance grid resilience, and accommodate new types of loads. The large-scale integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), such as solar PV and wind, along with the rising adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems, introduces significant challenges. These include managing bi-directional power flows, ensuring grid stability and power quality, and protecting an increasingly digitized network from cybersecurity threats.
This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality original research and comprehensive review articles on the cutting-edge advancements, challenges, and solutions in power distribution systems. We invite contributions that explore novel technologies, control strategies, and planning methodologies that facilitate the transition to a more sustainable, reliable, and efficient grid.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced control and operation of active distribution networks.
- Integration and impact of DERs and renewable energy sources.
- Smart grid technologies, automation, AI, and machine learning for distribution systems.
- Grid-interactive electric vehicles—V2X and smart charging infrastructure.
- Advanced protection schemes for networks with high DER penetration.
- Power quality analysis and mitigation in modern distribution grids.
- Resilience and reliability enhancement against extreme weather and cyber–physical threats.
- Advanced metering infrastructure, IoT, and communication technologies for grid management.
- Microgrids, islanding operation, and seamless grid reconnection.
- Planning and optimization of future distribution systems.
- Opportunities and challenges of DC distribution systems.
Dr. Zsolt Čonka
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- power distribution systems
- smart grids
- distributed energy resources
- renewable energy integration
- grid stability
- power quality
- electric vehicles
- microgrids
- grid protection
- artificial intelligence
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