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Renewable Energy Generation, Smart Grid and Sustainable Power System Development

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 October 2025 | Viewed by 5354

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Dr. Michele Quercio

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Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 00146 Rome, Italy
Interests: renewable energy generation; smart grid; artificial intelligence
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Prof. Dr. Francesco Riganti Fulginei

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Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, 00146 Rome, Italy
Interests: renewable energy generation; smart grid; artificial intelligence
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue titled “Renewable Energy Generation, Smart Grid and Sustainable Power System Development” delves into the critical and evolving intersection of renewable energy technologies, smart grid systems, and the overarching goal of achieving sustainable power infrastructure. As the world increasingly shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, the integration of these technologies becomes pivotal in addressing both the challenges and opportunities posed by this transition. This Special Issue is designed to capture cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and practical implementations that contribute to the development of resilient and efficient energy systems. The primary focus of this Special Issue lies in exploring the various dimensions of renewable energy generation and smart grid innovations, as well as their role in creating sustainable power systems. The collection emphasizes the importance of integrating renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, into existing energy grids. It also highlights the role of smart grids in enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of these energy systems. Its focus extends to addressing the challenges of grid stability, energy storage, demand-side management, and the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in optimizing energy distribution and consumption. The scope of this Special Issue is broad, encompassing a wide range of topics related to renewable energy and smart grid technologies. It includes research on the latest advancements in renewable energy generation technologies, such as photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, and bioenergy systems. It also covers the integration of these renewable sources into the grid, focusing on both technical and economic aspects, including grid modernization efforts, the deployment of smart meters, and the role of distributed energy resources (DERs). Additionally, contributing authors addresses the policy and regulatory frameworks needed to support the transition to a sustainable power system, as well as the socio-economic impacts of these changes on various stakeholders. This Special Issue significantly contributes to the existing body of literature on renewable energy and smart grids by addressing the emerging challenges and opportunities in these fields. While there is a wealth of research on individual aspects of renewable energy technologies and smart grids, this collection uniquely emphasizes their integration and the systemic approach required to achieve a sustainable power system. It builds on previous studies that have explored the technical, economic, and policy aspects of renewable energy and smart grids, but extends the conversation by focusing on the synergies between these elements. Moreover, this Special Issue complements the existing literature by offering a multidisciplinary perspective, incorporating insights from engineering, economics, environmental science, and policy studies. It highlights the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration and the need for innovative solutions that consider the complex interplay between technology, policy, and society. By doing so, this work not only supplements existing research, but also paves the way for future studies that will further advance the field.

Dr. Michele Quercio
Prof. Dr. Francesco Riganti Fulginei
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Keywords

  • renewable energy
  • smart grid
  • energy storage
  • artificial intelligence in energy
  • energy efficiency
  • sustainable infrastructure

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A Computationally Efficient Rule-Based Scheduling Algorithm for Battery Energy Storage Systems
by Lorenzo Becchi, Elisa Belloni, Marco Bindi, Matteo Intravaia, Francesco Grasso, Gabriele Maria Lozito and Maria Cristina Piccirilli
Sustainability 2024, 16(23), 10313; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310313 - 25 Nov 2024
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This paper presents a rule-based control strategy for the Battery Management System (BMS) of a prosumer connected to a low-voltage distribution network. The main objective of this work is to propose a computationally efficient algorithm capable of managing energy flows between the distribution [...] Read more.
This paper presents a rule-based control strategy for the Battery Management System (BMS) of a prosumer connected to a low-voltage distribution network. The main objective of this work is to propose a computationally efficient algorithm capable of managing energy flows between the distribution network and a prosumer equipped with a photovoltaic (PV) energy production system. The goal of the BMS is to maximize the prosumer’s economic revenue by optimizing the use, storage, sale, and purchase of PV energy based on electricity market information and daily production/consumption curves. To achieve this goal, the method proposed in this paper consists of developing a rule-based algorithm that manages the prosumer’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The rule-based approach in this type of problem allows for the reduction of computational costs, which is of fundamental importance in contexts where many users will be coordinated simultaneously. This means that the BMS presented in this work could play a vital role in emerging Renewable Energy Communities (RECs). From a general point of view, the method requires an algorithm to process the load and generation profiles of the prosumer for the following three days, together with the hourly price curve. The output is a battery scheduling plan for the timeframe, which is updated every hour. In this paper, the algorithm is validated in terms of economic performance achieved and computational times on two experimental datasets with different scenarios characterized by real productions and loads of prosumers for over a year. The annual economic results are presented in this work, and the proposed rule-based approach is compared with a linear programming optimization algorithm. The comparison highlights similar performance in terms of economic revenue, but the rule-based approach guarantees 30 times lower processing time. Full article
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Recent Advances in Flexible Solar Cells; Materials, Fabrication, and Commercialization
by Maoz Maoz, Zohair Abbas, Syed Abdul Basit Shah and Vanni Lughi
Sustainability 2025, 17(5), 1820; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17051820 - 21 Feb 2025
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Flexibility, light weight, and mechanical robustness are the key advantages of flexible photovoltaic (PV) modules, making them highly versatile for sustainable energy solutions. Unlike traditional rigid PV modules, their flexible nature makes them incredibly versatile for harnessing energy in places where doing so [...] Read more.
Flexibility, light weight, and mechanical robustness are the key advantages of flexible photovoltaic (PV) modules, making them highly versatile for sustainable energy solutions. Unlike traditional rigid PV modules, their flexible nature makes them incredibly versatile for harnessing energy in places where doing so was once impossible. They have a wide range of applications due to their flexibility and moldability, making it possible to conform these modules to surfaces like curved rooftops and other irregular structures. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive review of all the materials used in flexible PV modules with a focus on their role in sustainability. We thoroughly discuss the active-layer materials for crystalline silicon (c-Si)-based solar cells (SC) and thin-film solar cells such as cadmium telluride (CdTe), as well as copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS), amorphous thin-film silicon (a-Si), perovskite and organic solar cells. Various properties, such as the optical, barrier, thermal, and mechanical properties of different substrate materials, are reviewed. Transport layers and conductive electrode materials are discussed with a focus on emerging trends and contributions to sustainable PV technology. Various fabrication techniques involved in making flexible PV modules, along with advantages, disadvantages, and future trends, are highlighted in the paper. The commercialization of flexible PV is also discussed, which is a crucial milestone in advancing and adapting new technologies in the PV industry with a focus on contributing toward sustainability. Full article
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