Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Networks

Dear Colleagues,

Smart grids have emerged as a vital element within contemporary power generation systems. The proportion of sustainable distributed energy sources (DER) reliant on renewable energies has progressively risen, offering energy at a competitive rate. This is facilitated through smart power generation systems and a pro-consumer generation approach, which remain operational even when the utility grid is accessible. Such advancements serve to minimize losses within the transmission and distribution systems.

The Special Issue titled “Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Networks” is dedicated to driving progress in research, expanding knowledge, and fostering innovations within the realm of smart grids and sustainable energy systems. We actively seek contributions that delve into various crucial aspects of this field, including but not limited to: the integration of renewable energy sources to bolster sustainability; the pursuit of enhanced grid efficiency to optimize energy distribution; the implementation of demand response strategies and side management techniques to enhance grid performance; the fortification of grid resilience and reliability for uninterrupted energy supply; the pursuit of optimization of grid operations for maximum efficiency; the imperative need for grid modernization and infrastructure upgrade to meet evolving energy demands; and the overarching goal of environmental sustainability to safeguard our planet’s resources for future generations.

The topics of interest in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

• Renewable energy.
• Enhanced grid efficiency.
• Demand response and side management.
• Grid resilience and reliability.
• Optimization of grid operations.
• Grid modernization and infrastructure upgrades.
• Environmental sustainability.

We particularly encourage the submission of research articles or review papers that offer a well-defined focus on any of these critical areas, as they play a pivotal role in advancing our collective understanding and shaping the future of smart grids and sustainable energy systems.

Prof. Dr. Michael Short
Dr. Huda Dawood
Dr. Sean Williams
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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