Operation and Control of Sustainable Power and Renewable Energy Systems
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 February 2027 | Viewed by 697
Special Issue Editors
Interests: integrated energy system and power system optimization with renewable energy generation; reliability and risk analysis
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Interests: dispatch and operation of renewable-dominated power systems; aggregation and management of distributed energy resources
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to serve as the guest editor of a Special Issue of Sustainability entitled "Operation and Control of Sustainable Power and Renewable Energy Systems." To clarify its academic positioning, we outline the focus, scope, and purpose below:
(1) Outline of the Special Issue
- Focus. This Special Issue centers on the Operation and Control of Sustainable Power and Renewable Energy Systems, addressing advanced control strategies, system optimization, stability analysis, smart grid integration, energy storage management, and key technical challenges in integrating high-penetration renewable energy.
- Scope. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Integration and dispatch of renewable energy (wind, solar, hydro, biomass, etc.).
- Applications of AI and large language models in renewable energy systems.
- Power system operation optimization and real-time control.
- Operation and control of distributed energy resources.
- Sustainable energy market policies on system operation.
- Resilience of power systems under extreme climate conditions.
- Purpose. This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research from global scholars and engineers, advance technological innovation and theoretical development in the operation and control of sustainable power systems, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and support the safe, stable, and cost-effective operation of power systems with high renewable energy penetration.
(2) Supplement to the Existing Journal
While Sustainability has long focused on environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainable development, systematic exploration of the technical core—"power system operation and control"—remains relatively limited. This Special Issue will deepen the journal’s coverage in energy engineering and system control, filling gaps in real-time operation and intelligent control of renewable energy systems. It will offer readers a comprehensive perspective ranging from technological implementation to system management. This will enhance the journal’s academic influence and practical relevance in the field of sustainable energy.
Dr. Changzheng Shao
Dr. Yifan Su
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable power systems
- renewable energy integration
- optimization and control of sustainable power
- artificial intelligence in renewable energy systems
- distributed energy resources control in distribution systems
- dispatch of renewable-dominated power systems
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