Sustainability of Smart Energy Networks: Pathway for Achieving a Green Smart Energy Network—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

In the framework of the decarbonization of the building sector, several strategies are under investigation. Smart energy networks fed by renewables or integrated with innovative technologies may be a promising solution for addressing this issue. Thus, this Special Issue aims to collect recent works dealing with the development of sustainable smart energy networks. The papers shall focus on the possible integration of different novel technologies and renewable energy sources in a smart energy network, while also considering the environmental impact of these solutions. Moreover, papers may also focus on control strategies to improve the integration of renewable and innovative technologies with smart energy networks. Papers including dynamic analyses and system optimizations are also welcomed. Papers are invited in areas relevant to smart energy networks, including but not limited to the following topics:

• 4th generation district heating and cooling networks (DHC) fed by renewables or coupled with innovative technologies;
• 5th generation district heating and cooling networks fed by renewables or coupled with innovative technologies;
• Dynamic analysis of control strategies able to significantly reduce the environmental impact of district adopting 4th and 5th generation DHCs;
• Electric vehicles;
• Control strategies or solutions for peak shaving and peak shifting, with the aim of avoiding grid unbalancing and overvoltage;
• Optimal coupling of several renewable energy sources for addressing the issue of peak power production and peak of power demand;
• Power to X technologies.

Prof. Dr. Francesco Calise
Dr. Maria Vicidomini
Dr. Francesco Liberato Cappiello
Guest Editors

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• smart energy district
• district heating and cooling
• energy efficiency
• sustainability
• renewable energy
• electric vehicle
• storage system
• optimization analysis