Planning, Design and Optimization of Multi-Energy Systems

Dear Colleagues,

At present, the global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the need for decarbonization, energy security, and system resilience. Multi-energy systems (MES), which feature flexible energy supply, high efficiency, and local renewable integration, are becoming a core component of modern energy networks. By combining multiple energy forms and conversion technologies, these systems can better match decentralized load demands while addressing challenges related to system coordination, economic viability, and environmental performance.

This Special Issue on “Planning, Design and Optimization of Multi-Energy Systems” aims to cover recent research and practical advances in the planning, optimization and operation of multi-energy systems. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Multi-energy system planning and evaluation;
• Multi-energy system operation optimization;
• Renewable energy forecasting and uncertainty modeling;
• Optimal sizing and siting of distributed generation;
• Energy storage system design and management;
• Smart grid and demand-side management strategies;
• Techno-economic and policy analysis of distributed systems;
• Decentralized control and optimization algorithms.

Dr. Zixuan Wang
Dr. Di Wu
Dr. Shida Zhang
Guest Editors

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