Advancing Sustainable Power Systems: Innovations in Planning, Operation, and Control
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy system operation and planning; energy system optimization; power system flexibility; renewable energy resource integration into power system; sensitivity analysis
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Interests: grid-forming inverter; ESS for power system integration; planning and operation of power electronic equipment (HVDC and FACTS); electro-magnetic simulation; hardware-in-the loop test with real-time simulator; DC grid planning and operation; control and protection of modular multilevel converter HVDC
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition to sustainable and resilient power systems demands advancements in renewable integration, power system planning, and control strategies to ensure grid stability and efficiency. This Special Issue, “Advancing Sustainable Power Systems: Innovations in Planning, Operation, and Control”, explores technologies, methodologies, and strategies that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and stability of modern power grids in the face of increasing renewable energy penetration.
Scope
- Enhancing grid stability and flexibility in high-renewable power systems.
- Optimizing power system planning with demand-side management and operational security.
- Utilizing grid-forming inverters, HVDCs, and FACTSs for robust and reliable system control.
- Advancing real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing for system validation.
Purpose
- Establishing planning and operational frameworks that balance economic efficiency, reliability, and policy needs in high-renewable power systems.
- Showcasing real-world applications of grid-forming inverters, energy storage, and HVDCs/FACTSs to strengthen system security.
- Providing grid operators and policymakers with data-driven insights for scheduling, dispatch, and long-term power system planning.
Relationship to the Existing Literature
This Special Issue builds upon existing research by unifying power system planning, operation, and power electronics advancements. While previous studies have focused on specific technical challenges, this Special Issue takes a holistic approach by combining system-level strategies, real-time control techniques, and market-driven solutions for a sustainable power grid.
Dr. Changgi Min
Dr. Heejin Kim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- energy storage
- grid flexibility
- grid-forming inverter
- hardware-in-the-loop testing
- high-voltage direct current (HVDC)
- flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS)
- power system operation and planning
- power system optimization
- real-time simulation
- renewable integration
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