Planning, Operation and Control of Microgrids

Dear Colleagues,

Recent actions tending to reduce the negative environmental impact produced by conventional electricity generation and the inefficient consumption of electrical energy have promoted the implementation of microgrids. From these structures it has been possible to achieve the decentralization of the conventional electric power system while providing energy to isolated regions. Microgrids are also used in applications of electric mobility and aerospace systems. In this context, microgrids have become a challenging research topic allowing the development of new topologies, management systems, control strategies, monitoring and protection systems, etc. However, in order to achieve the massive use of microgrids it is necessary to research and develop new technologies to increase their efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and adaptability.

This Special Issue has the aim of presenting recent developments in the planning, operation, and control of microgrids and their applications. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Microgrid optimization, planning, and control;
• Modeling, analysis, and control of DC and AC microgrids based on renewable energy sources;
• Analysis and operation of grid-connected, isolated, and hybrid microgrids;
• Modeling and control of low-power and high-power converters for microgrids and smart grid applications;
• Integration of microgrids in the electric power system;
• Integration of electric vehicles in microgrids;
• Design of control and management strategies of microgrids and smart grids;
• Integration of energy storage systems based on battery, supercapacitor, and superconducting coils in microgrids;
• Optimization algorithms for energy management and intelligent control of microgrids;
• Ancillary services of microgrids;
• Diagnostics, maintenance, reliability, vulnerability, and self-healing of microgrids.

Prof. Dr. Federico Martin Serra
Guest Editor

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