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Electrical Engineering and Sustainable Power Systems

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Engineering and Science".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 1210

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Faculty of Sciences and Technology, Hassan first University, Settat, Morocco
Interests: electrical and electronics engineering; rotating electric machines; system modeling; control techniques; optimization techniques; fault diagnosis; wind turbines; solar energy; renewable energy technologies
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Higher School of Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Khenifra, Morocco
Interests: electrical and electronics engineering; control techniques; optimization techniques; fault diagnosis; solar energy; system modeling; renewable energy technologies

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the depletion of fossil fuel resources and growing environmental concerns, innovative approaches to generating and utilizing renewable energy are increasingly appealing. This Special Issue aims to spotlight significant advancements in electrical engineering and sustainable power systems, covering various aspects from designing and modelling innovative electrical systems to intelligent energy management, improving power quality, and ensuring electrical system safety. This Special Issue provides a collaborative platform for researchers, engineers, and experts to share their knowledge and discoveries, contributing to shaping a cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly energy future. By uniting efforts, it is possible to catalyze innovative solutions that promote the sustainable use of electrical energy, paving the way for a better world for future generations.

The authors are invited to submit their original work and survey papers for publication in this Special Issue of Sustainability. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Sustainable power systems;
  • Advanced control strategies for electrical machines in renewable energy applications;
  • Emerging power electronics for electric drives in renewable energy applications;
  • Application of power electronic converters in wind and solar systems;
  • Advances in sustainable power systems;
  • Energy storage for renewable energy applications;
  • Advanced current and voltage controller’s technology for power converter;
  • Algorithms to optimize control systems of solar and wind systems;
  • The integration of wind systems into the power grid;
  • Fault-tolerant methods in power electronic converter systems;
  • Artificial intelligence techniques in smart grid and renewable energy systems;
  • Evolutionary and heuristic optimization techniques in renewable energy systems,
  • Modelling and simulation of smart grids;
  • Controls for smart grids: architectures and applications;
  • PV water pumping system;
  • Battery charge controllers;
  • Electric vehicles.

Dr. Najib El Ouanjli
Prof. Dr. Said Mahfoud
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Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • renewable energy systems
  • power electronics
  • electric generators
  • sustainable power systems
  • smart grids
  • power system control
  • standard and new topologies
  • modeling
  • control and optimization
  • artificial intelligence
  • fault diagnosis
  • electric vehicles

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Synergizing Wind and Solar Power: An Advanced Control System for Grid Stability
by Chaymae Boubii, Ismail El Kafazi, Rachid Bannari, Brahim El Bhiri, Badre Bossoufi, Hossam Kotb, Kareem M. AboRas, Ahmed Emara and Badr Nasiri
Sustainability 2024, 16(2), 815; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16020815 - 17 Jan 2024
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In response to the escalating global energy crisis, the motivation for this research has been derived from the need for sustainable and efficient energy solutions. A gap in existing renewable energy systems, particularly in terms of stability and efficiency under variable environmental conditions, [...] Read more.
In response to the escalating global energy crisis, the motivation for this research has been derived from the need for sustainable and efficient energy solutions. A gap in existing renewable energy systems, particularly in terms of stability and efficiency under variable environmental conditions, has been recognized, leading to the introduction of a novel hybrid system that combines photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy. The innovation of this study lies in the methodological approach that has been adopted, integrating dynamic modeling with a sophisticated control mechanism. This mechanism, a blend of model predictive control (MPC) and particle swarm optimization (PSO), has been specifically designed to address the fluctuations inherent in PV and wind power sources. The methodology involves a detailed stability analysis using Lyapunov’s theorem, a critical step distinguishing this system from conventional renewable energy solutions. The integration of MPC and PSO, pivotal in enhancing the system’s adaptability and optimizing the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) process, improves control efficiency across key components like the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), rectifier-sourced converter (RSC), and grid-side converter (GSC). Through rigorous MATLAB simulations, the system’s robust response to changing solar irradiance and wind velocities has been demonstrated. The key findings confirm the system’s ability to maintain stable power generation, underscoring its practicality and efficiency in renewable energy integration. Not only has this study filled a crucial gap in renewable energy control systems, but it has also set a precedent for future research in sustainable energy technologies. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Electrical Engineering and Sustainable Power Systems)
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