A microgrid, regarded as one of the cornerstones of the future smart grid, uses distributed generations and information technology to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery network. This paper presents a review of the microgrid concept, classification and control strategies....

Expeditious urbanization, population growth, and technological advancements in the past decade have significantly impacted the rise of energy demand across the world. Mitigation of environmental impacts and socio-economic benefits associated with the renewable energy systems advocate the higher...

The power sector of Pakistan is facing many issues such as departmental mismanagement, huge dependence on imported fossil fuels, the greater cost of power generation, lower production of energy along with old monitoring and controlling mechanism equipped with outdated devices. These all issues...

Kinmen island, also known as Quemoy island, is a famous Cold War island on the west side of Taiwan strait which is less than 2 km away from China but under the governance of Taiwan that is 210 km away. The geographical location and political issues make Kinmen a typical island with isolated...

The Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) topic is considered a promising and potential field of research due to its ability to address a variety of issues related to smart household electricity consumption and consumer energy demand. Therefore, as the population grows and their habits change, so does the need...

The energy supply sector, encompassing vital components such as generation, transmission, and distribution, holds a pivotal role in satisfying the energy demands of modern society. Its intricate web of technologies and infrastructure ensures the reliable provision of electricity from diverse...

The use of distributed energy resources (DER) programs, which include separate renewable energy (RE) programs, has expanded in residential as well as commercial structures as an outcome of recent technological developments. The virtual power plant (VPP) may improve the security and reliability...

The utility's utilization of communication technology and renewable energy sources has paved the path for self-sustaining microgrids (MGs). However, the intermittency of solar and wind energies raises concerns about meeting demand effectively. To ensure optimal performance of distributed MGs, an...

The transition towards smart grid introduces the potential for revolutionary changes in the present energy management systems. It provides the grid with the necessary functionalities to transform into a decentralized energy system, and integrate large-scale variable renewable energy sources with...