Optimal Design of Energy System for Low-Energy Residential Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

Low-energy residential buildings face various challenges due to a rapidly increasing share of renewable energy resources and an increasing interplay with other energy sectors. Distributed energy resources (DERs), such as wind, solar, energy storage, combined heat and power plants, electric vehicles, and smart loads, have become prevalent. Moreover, we are moving towards an integrated energy system (IES) on an unprecedented scale. An IES not only allows the full utilization of renewable energy resources, but also achieves a higher energy efficiency. The integration of variable sources and the efficient and synergistic utilization of these energies are likely to be a key focus in future developments. Despite the low probability of occurrence, the high impact of extreme weather events and natural disasters also increases the need for resilience studies regarding the future distribution grid.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Modelling and analysis methods;
• Advanced technologies for distributed energy resources and microgrid;
• Active distribution network;
• Impact of DER interconnection on the distribution network;
• Applications of advanced techniques to control and optimize IESs;
• Hybrid (with thermal) distribution systems;
• Coordinated control for smart inverters and IESs;
• Enhancing resilience through coordinated multiple energy resources.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Dongdong Zhang
Dr. Shenwang Li
Dr. Lina Yang
Dr. Xiang Li
Guest Editor

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