Microgrids 2018

Dear Colleagues,

Microgrids are small scale energy grids that can operate independently or autonomously from the main energy grid. They can contain generation, storage and consumption of any form of energy, including electricity, heat, etc. The concept supposed to eliminate or reduce the use of energy transmission systems, to produce energy near to consumption points, thus, constituting small distribution systems. This new energy paradigm is changing the way we conceive electrical, thermal, gas, or water grids. This Special Issue includes, but is not limited, to the following topics:

• AC, DC and AC-DC hybrid microgrids
• Power electronics based microgrids
• Small scale renewable energies and storages for microgrids
• Micro CHP systems for microgrids
• Multiple microgrid clusters
• Microgrids and nanogrids for rural areas and under developing countries
• Microgrids for all/hybrid electrical ships and green ports
• Microgrids for electrical vehicle charging stations
• Advanced control techniques for microgrids
• Smart metering and power quality for microgrids
• Internet of things and energy Internet for multiple microgrids
• Reviews on the state-of-the-art in the area of microgrids

Prof. Dr. Josep M. Guerrero
Prof. Juan Carlos Vasquez Quintero
Guest Editors

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