Anomaly Detection and Prevention in the Smart Grid

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of smart grid technologies has revolutionized the way we generate, distribute, and consume electrical energy. As the smart grid continues to evolve, ensuring its security and stability has become of paramount importance. To address this critical aspect, we invite researchers and experts to contribute to this Special Issue, entitled “Anomaly Detection and Prevention in the Smart Grid” for MDPI Electronics. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research and developments in the field of anomaly detection and prevention in the context of smart grids. We welcome original contributions that explore novel methodologies, techniques, and solutions to safeguard the integrity and resilience of smart grid systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advanced anomaly detection techniques: developments in machine learning, artificial intelligence, data mining, and statistical methods for the early identification of anomalies in smart grid data, such as power consumption patterns, communication traffic, and equipment behavior.
• Cybersecurity and intrusion detection: novel approaches to detect and mitigate cyber threats, unauthorized access, and malicious activities targeting the smart grid infrastructure, including communication networks, data centers, and control systems.
• Predictive maintenance: utilizing data analytics and predictive modeling to anticipate potential failures or anomalies in smart grid components, enabling efficient maintenance strategies and minimizing downtime.
• Resilience and fault tolerance: strategies to enhance the robustness and fault tolerance of smart grid systems through adaptive control, reconfiguration, and self-healing mechanisms in response to anomalies or disturbances.
• Integration of renewable energy sources: addressing challenges related to the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources into the smart grid, including anomaly detection and mitigation in distributed generation and storage systems.
• Real-time monitoring and visualization: techniques for real-time monitoring, visualization, and situational awareness to enable rapid anomaly detection, response, and decision-making.

This Special Issue provides a platform to exchange ideas, share insights, and foster collaborations among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the field of smart grids and cybersecurity. We look forward to receiving your contributions to help fortify the smart grid infrastructure against emerging anomalies and threats.

For inquiries and submissions, please contact Dr. Giovanni Gaggero at giovanni.gaggero@edu.unige.it.

Dr. Giovanni Battista Gaggero
Dr. Fabio Patrone
Dr. Imed Ben Dhaou
Guest Editors

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• smart grid
• anomaly detection
• resilience
• distributed energy resources
• industrial control systems.