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Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology in Smart Energy Systems

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 1046

Special Issue Editor

Key Laboratory of Smart Grid of Ministry of Education, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
Interests: distributed power generation and microgrid; intelligent distribution network operation analysis and optimal control

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue on “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technology in Smart Energy Systems” aims to explore the latest advancements and applications of AI and digital technology in the field of smart energy systems. We welcome research articles, reviews, or other studies that address the use of AI and digital technology to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of energy systems. Topics of interest include but are not limited to smart grid optimization, energy forecasting, demand response, energy management systems, and grid integration of renewable energy sources. This Special Issue will serve as a platform for exchanging ideas and knowledge, ultimately contributing to the development of more intelligent and sustainable energy solutions.

Dr. Hao Yu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • smart energy system
  • energy forecasting
  • renewable energy

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A Comprehensive Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for Accurate Status Predicting of Hydropower Units
by Liyong Ma, Siqi Chen, Dali Wei, Yanshuo Zhang and Yinuo Guo
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(20), 9323; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209323 - 13 Oct 2024
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Abstract
Hydropower units are integral to sustainable energy production, and their operational reliability hinges on accurate status prediction. This paper introduces an innovative hybrid deep learning model that synergistically integrates a Temporal Convolutional Network (TCN), a Residual Short-Term LSTM (REST-LSTM) network, a Gated Recurrent [...] Read more.
Hydropower units are integral to sustainable energy production, and their operational reliability hinges on accurate status prediction. This paper introduces an innovative hybrid deep learning model that synergistically integrates a Temporal Convolutional Network (TCN), a Residual Short-Term LSTM (REST-LSTM) network, a Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) network, and the tuna swarm optimization (TSO) algorithm. The model was meticulously designed to capture and utilize temporal features inherent in time series data, thereby enhancing predictive performance. Specifically, the TCN effectively extracts critical temporal features, while the REST-LSTM, with its residual connections, improves the retention of short-term memory in sequence data. The parallel incorporation of GRU further refines temporal dynamics, ensuring comprehensive feature capture. The TSO algorithm was employed to optimize the model’s parameters, leading to superior performance. The model’s efficacy was empirically validated using three datasets—unit flow rate, guide vane opening, and maximum guide vane water temperature—sourced from the Huadian Electric Power Research Institute. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed model significantly reduces both the maximum and average prediction errors, while also offering substantial improvements in forecasting accuracy compared with the existing methodologies. This research presents a robust framework for hydropower unit operation prediction, advancing the application of deep learning in the hydropower sector. Full article
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