Microgrids and Sustainable Energy Integration 2023
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2024 | Viewed by 1059
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hybrid power systems; renewable energy systems; passive houses; electronics and control systems
Interests: renewable energy systems design and integration; microgrids; smart grids; machine learning; optimization; distributed resources planning; power electronics interface and control for renewable energy systems; electric vehicles; energy storage; green hydrogen production
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent research has focused on microgrids and sustainable energy integration to improve energy systems. Microgrids are smaller versions of the power grid with localized energy resources and can operate independently or with a larger grid. They use renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power and energy storage systems, providing increased reliability, resilience, and energy efficiency.
Integrating sustainable energy into energy systems is a complex challenge that requires significant investment and infrastructure changes. Reducing the world's carbon footprint, mitigating climate change effects, and ensuring our energy systems' long-term sustainability and security are essential. This transition involves increasing the use of renewable energy sources, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels, and ensuring reliable, affordable, and accessible energy for all.
The latest research on microgrids has focused on improving their efficiency, reliability, and ability to integrate with existing energy systems. One area of research has been the development of new control strategies and optimization algorithms to improve the efficiency of microgrids and maximize the use of renewable energy sources and energy storage systems. Another area of research has been the development of new technologies, such as advanced sensors and communication systems, that can improve the performance and reliability of microgrids. Furthermore, there is an increasing interest in utilizing microgrids to offer energy access to distant communities and developing nations. Consequently, research has been conducted on designing microgrids that can be effortlessly deployed and maintained in such environments.
Some of the critical challenges researchers address include integrating intermittent renewable energy sources, managing energy storage systems, and coordinating multiple microgrids. Overall, microgrids are an exciting area of research and development, with many potential benefits for sustainable energy integration. Ongoing research is likely to continue to drive innovation and new ideas in this field and further refine and optimize microgrid design and operation. Key areas of investigation include advanced control algorithms, predictive energy management techniques, intelligent grid coordination, and optimization algorithms for efficient dispatch of energy resources.
In conclusion, microgrids and sustainable energy integration represent a transformative approach toward a cleaner, more resilient, decentralized energy future. By exploring new ideas and research directions, we can unlock the full potential of microgrids, paving the way for a more sustainable and decentralized energy landscape. The main objective of this Special Issue is to collect research exploring the latest developments in microgrids and sustainable energy integration technologies.
Prof. Dr. M. Tariq Iqbal
Dr. Razzaqul Ahshan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable energy integration
- microgrids
- renewable energy sources
- energy storage
- green hydrogen
- energy harvesting
- interfacing converter topologies
- virtual synchronous generation
- power quality
- modulation and control strategies
- resilience and energy management
- grid decentralization
- distributed power generation
- microgrid protection
- optimization for microgrid
