Creative Evolution of Wired and Wireless Electric Power Transfer Among Renewable Energy Grids and EVs

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue explores the evaluation and enhancement of renewable energy capabilities within electric power systems, focusing on transferring power from “a combination of renewable energies connected to the grid” and to “EVs”. The Special Issue will cover integrating renewable energy, especially wind power, into existing grids; challenges related to grid stability and reliability; and innovative strategies for maximizing the potential of renewable energy. It will also delve into advanced technologies and methodologies for assessing and improving the capability of power systems to accommodate the growing penetration levels of renewable energies. At the same time, EVs and various wired and wireless charging processes require significant research toward bilateral optimal power transfer with grid-connected renewable resources. This Special Issue welcomes research works in this vast area.

This Special Issue also seeks to delve into the innovative landscape of renewable energy integration within electric power systems, focusing on transferring power from renewable energy sources connected to the “grid” to “electric vehicles (EVs)”. It addresses the challenges associated with grid stability, reliability, and the seamless integration of renewable energy, especially wind and solar energy. The Special Issue also explores advanced technologies and methodologies for optimizing power systems to accommodate increasing levels of renewable energy penetration. Additionally, it emphasizes the critical need for research into wired and wireless charging processes for EVs, aiming for bilateral, optimal power transfer with grid-connected renewable resources. Researchers are invited to contribute to this expansive area of study, which is pivotal for the evolution of sustainable energy systems.

Scope:

• Evaluation techniques for renewable energy integration in electric power systems;
• The impact of renewable energy on grid stability and reliability;
• Modeling wind turbines connected to the grid with fully model-based control techniques;
• The inertial frequency response of wind turbines using stable controllers;
• Offshore wind generation and medium voltage multilevel converters (MMCs);
• Approaches to eliminating intermediate transformers in bulk offshore wind generation;
• The optimization of renewable energy utilization within smart grids;
• Subjects related to power quality that analyze electric power transfer across defined devices;
• Advances in bilateral power transfer between EV chargers and the grid, including wired and wireless chargers;
• AI-driven predictive maintenance and fault detection in renewable energy systems;
• Advanced modeling and simulation of renewable power integration;
• Policy and regulatory frameworks to enhance renewable energy capabilities.

Dr. Amir Shahirinia
Dr. Mohammad Tavakoli Bina
Guest Editors

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• wind/solar power integration to the grid
• AI in renewable energy
• power electronics in renewable energy
• power electronics in EV chargers
• renewable-penetrated power system optimization
• power quality issues in grid-connected devices
• smart grids and artificial intelligence
• energy policy