Smart Grid (SG) is one of the biggest challenges at plantery level that grab the attention of
whole world. It is an umbrella term used for a set of technologies that are being developed …

The smart grids can optimize the use of various generation sources and reduce cost. With
new developments in renewable energy, distributed generation, the traditional power grids …

The electric power system is undergoing considerable changes in operation, maintenance,
and planning as a result of the integration of Renewable Energy Resources (RERs). The …

The integration of variable renewable energy sources (RES) into power grids has resulted in
a more complex operating environment for power system operators (SO), necessitating the …

The integration of distributed energy resources, such as wind farms (WFs) and energy
storage systems (ESSs), into distribution networks can lower the economic cost of power …

Demand-Side Management (DSM) is considered as a pivotal function in the achievement of
sustainable energy for optimizing energy and maintaining the needed flexibility in electrical …

The Smart Grid (SG) is a Cyber-Physical System (CPS) considered a critical infrastructure
divided into cyber (software) and physical (hardware) counterparts that complement each …

This editorial document provides the main motivations and a brief description of each paper
published in the “Rethinking the Distribution Power Network Planning and Operation for a …

Energy generation and management are relevant for both utilities and electricity users, and
they can be improved by incorporating sophisticated technology on smart grid. This opens …

The role of distribution system operators (DSOs) has been changed due to deregulation in
the distribution sector of the power systems. In this paper, a bi-level optimization problem is …