Progress in Smart Grid Management and Application

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid growth of distributed generation from renewable energy sources such as fuel cells, wind turbines, solar photovoltaic sources, and marine energy is transforming the distribution network at both the medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) levels. The proliferation of distributed renewable energy sources has resulted in bidirectional power flux, increasing the complexity of network management. In order to deal with the unpredictability of distributed renewable energy sources, static storage systems (ESS) are required. Due to modern Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G, G2V) paradigms, electric vehicles have evolved into a distributed ESS that can aid in network stability. In this framework, the actual grid needs to be re-thought and new infrastructures must be proposed. There are several methodologies, technologies, and tactics available to address the demands of future grids and the rising transition issues. There is space for innovative ideas and applications in this context. In recent years, research has been focused on Demand Side Management (DSM) algorithms, grid ancillary services, supply side flexibility, power quality monitoring and regulation, ESS optimal sizing and locations, V2G, and G2V techniques. Even the integration of green hydrogen, which is produced from renewable sources, results in new challenges for the grid actors and stakeholders. Understanding the distribution grid state is crucial for dealing with real-time grid issues and developing effective remedies. The electricity market has to reflect the changes and implement the same flexibility as the physical system it refers to. Flexibility of the energy system is a very pressing issue, and there is a clear need to collect as many contributions as possible to deal with the changes required by the transition we are presently going through.

Based on these preliminary remarks, the Guest Editors are inviting you to contribute to this Special Issue, submitting papers focused on Smart Grid Management and Applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Micro-grid development and management;
• Energy aggregators and demand response strategies for a new distribution network energy market;
• Green hydrogen integration;
• Distributed generators and energy storage systems integration;
• Electric Vehicles integration;
• Energy conversion systems for renewable energy sources;
• Grid connected power converters;
• Bidirectional power converters;
• Communication in MV and LV power systems;
• Distributed measurement systems;
• Monitoring and management;
• Load flow algorithms;
• Grid Digital Twin;
• Data Analysis;
• Blockchain applications;
• Smart Grids cyber-security;
• IoT solutions;
• Intelligent electronic devices integrating measurement, control and communication capabilities.

Dr. Giovanni Tinè
Dr. Valeria Boscaino
Dr. Nicola Panzavecchia
Guest Editors

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