Approaches and Experiences of Monitoring and Control of Electrical Distribution Grids

Dear Colleagues,

Distribution systems, at low and medium voltage levels, are at the core of energy transformation and electrification around the world. The integration of renewable generation, storage, new load behaviours, power electronics and hybrid AC/DC grids is changing the power landscape and the requirements for monitoring and control, and also for standardization, testing and regulation. Digitalization and data-driven solutions are still in development and are creating new opportunities and challenges at the same time.

Scientific research, technical development and deployment of new technologies are proceeding at different speeds. The Technology Readiness Levels are very diverse.

This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the most recent advancements in the form of concepts, theoretical formulations, practical implementations, lessons learnt from numerical simulation and field demonstrations.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Methods for grid monitoring and measurement.
• Forecasting.
• Techniques/workflows for the estimation and provision of flexibility.
• Solutions for congestion management and implementation of redispatch processes.
• Impact and smart management of DG and controllable loads (e.g., heat pumps, electric vehicles, etc.).
• Design and validation of algorithms for self-healing grids.
• Challenges, approaches and experiences on automation and digitalization of MV and LV grids.
• Data and data spaces.
• Security.
• Design or practical integration of AI tools for grid monitoring and control.
• Disruptive concepts and perspectives on modernization and operation of future distribution grids.
• Standardization needs.
• Testing and certification.
• Grid codes.
• Energy communities.

Prof. Dr. Ferdinanda Ponci
Dr. Marco Pau
Guest Editors

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