Energy Management Systems for Optimal Operation of Electrical Micro/Nanogrids

Dear Colleagues,

The Guest Editor is inviting submissions to a Special Issue of Energies on the subject area of energy management systems for optimal operation of electrical microgrids and nanogrids.

Energy management systems (EMSs) have been introduced in electrical power systems to perform optimized operations of the electrical grid infrastructure and to provide support to the grid operator in terms of optimized decisions. In electrical micro/nanogrids, the development of EMSs is crucial to correctly handling uncertainties and intermittency of renewables. Through their key functions (monitoring, control, optimization of flows, and use of electrical power), EMSs allow customers to play an active role in the energy market.

The EMSs proposed so far were not conceived to foster their widespread and fast adoption. Several issues remain to be tackled: EMSs should seamlessly integrate with the ecosystem of micro/nano grid devices and appliances, and they should interfere as little as possible with the comfort and habits of electricity market customers. The energy management algorithms should simultaneously provide advantages for both the end-user and the grid operator.

This Special Issue will address the development of EMSs specifically intended for the otimal operation of electrical micro/nanogrids. Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:

• Optimization of electrical power flows in micro/nanogrids;
• EMSs for optimal integration and operation of renewables in micro/nanogrids;
• EMSs for optimal integration and operation of energy storage systems;
• EMSs for smart buildings;
• EMSs for vehicle applications;
• Forecasting techniques for EMSs;
• Demand-side management;
• Micro/nanogrid stability issues; and
• Energy management algorithms implementation issues.

Dr. Maria Carmela Di Piazza
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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