Microgrids: Control, Analysis, and Applications for Sustainable Energy System
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 8 May 2026 | Viewed by 457
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microgrids; cyber-physical systems; virtual power plants; control of renewable energy generation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue centers on the pivotal role of microgrids in advancing sustainable energy systems, emphasizing innovative control strategies, rigorous analytical frameworks, and diverse application scenarios.
It encompasses a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, advanced control algorithms for microgrid stability, optimization techniques for energy management, cyber-physical security challenges, and integration with renewable energy sources. The issue also explores economic and policy implications, as well as real-world case studies, highlighting microgrids' potential in enhancing energy resilience and reducing carbon footprints.
By consolidating cutting-edge research, this issue aims to provide a comprehensive resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers. It seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, identify research gaps, and guide future developments towards more sustainable, reliable, and efficient energy systems.
This Special Issue supplements existing literature by offering a holistic view of microgrids, integrating technical, economic, and policy perspectives. It addresses sustainability challenges through integrated approaches, contributing to the journal's mission of defining, measuring, and promoting sustainability in energy systems.
Dr. Yinghao Shan
Dr. Yanping Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microgrids
- sustainable energy systems
- energy management optimization
- renewable energy integration
- cyber-physical security
- resilience enhancement
- carbon footprint reduction
- smart grid control
- energy policy
- virtual power plant
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