Advanced Research in Electricity Markets and Power Systems Operations
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Interests: electricity market and integration of renewable energy; artificial intelligence technology and its application in energy systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the dual imperatives of decarbonization and digitalization. The seamless integration of renewable energy sources, the proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs), electrification of transport and the active participation of demand-side resources are redefining the operation and economics of power systems. This evolution introduces unprecedented levels of complexity, uncertainty and dynamism, demanding innovative approaches that bridge the traditionally separate domains of market design and physical system operations.
This Special Issue aims to compile high-quality research that addresses the frontier challenges and opportunities at the intersection of electricity markets and power system operations. We seek to showcase advanced methodologies, empirical analyses and visionary frameworks that can enhance the efficiency, reliability, resilience and sustainability of the future electricity grid. By fostering a dialogue between theory and practice, this issue intends to provide a comprehensive reference for academics, industry practitioners and policymakers navigating the energy transition.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Market design for high-renewable penetration systems
- Coordination between transmission and distribution-level markets
- Real-time pricing, demand response and flexibility mechanisms
- Integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and virtual power plants
- Data-driven approaches and AI/ML applications in market clearing and system operation
- Cybersecurity and privacy challenges in market platforms
- Cross-border electricity trading and regional market integration
- Ancillary services markets and grid balancing under uncertainty
- Regulatory frameworks and policy implications for next-generation markets
- Resilience and robustness of market-operation co-design under extreme events
Dr. Zhifeng Qiu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- electricity markets
- power system
- integration of renewable energy
- decarbonization and digitalization
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