Smart Energy Systems

Dear Colleagues,

There are some definitions for what a Smart Energy System is. Words such as: cost-effective, sustainable, secure, renewable energy production, storage systems, demand side response, electrical vehicles, energy efficiency, active users, and intelligent networking are often associated with the Smart Energy System concept. It is a broader term than Smart Grid, in the sense that it includes more sectors (electricity, heating, cooling, industry, buildings, transportation, water) rather than focusing exclusively on the electricity sector. Smart Energy Systems are closely related to the ongoing energy transition towards a 100% renewable energy system. We are pleased to invite the research community to submit review or regular research papers on, but not limited to, the following relevant topics related to Smart Energy Systems:

• Hydrogen systems;
• Storage technologies and systems;
• Demand side response;
• Electrical Vehicles;
• Planning, operation, control, and management;
• Modeling, simulation, and data management;
• Power electronic converters and drives;
• Smart thermal grids;
• Smart gas grids;
• Smart electricity grids;
• Energy efficient systems;
• Virtual power plants;
• Renewable energy production and integration;
• Micro-Grids;
• Off-grid hybrid renewable systems;
• Artificial intelligence and optimization;
• Demand, Production and weather forecast;
• Smart homes, cities, and communities;
• Efficient buildings and Net Zero Energy Buildings;
• Power quality;
• Protection systems and reliability;
• Sensors, communications, and intelligent networking;
• Smart metering;
• Security and privacy of data exchange;
• Life cycle assessment;
• Public policies;
• Local markets;
• Flexibility markets;
• Education.

Prof. Dr. Rui Castro
Prof. Dr. Hugo Morais
Topic Editors