Smart grids (SGs), as an emerging grid modernization concept, is spreading across diverse
research areas for revolutionizing power systems. SGs realize new key concepts with …

Due to the widespread deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) and the
liberalization of electricity market, traditional distribution networks are undergoing a …

Energy crisis is one of the major challenges confronting African countries. Nigeria is one of
the countries having a high energy deficit in Africa with rural areas being at the receiving …

Environmental pollutants, as a global concern, have led to a general increase in the
utilization of renewable energy resources instead of fossil fuels. Accordingly, the penetration …

Modern power systems must provide efficient, reliable, and environmentally responsible
energy. Recently, the inclusion of Microgrids (MGs) has allowed us to overcome some …

Sustainable energy production has been one of the contemporary concerns of society. In
order to mitigate carbon dioxide emissions while generating the required demand for …

Existence of distributed generators (DGs) makes it possible to split distribution systems into
multi‐microgrids (MGs) in emergency conditions. In this study, after optimal allocation of …

Smart grids are required to respond quickly and efficiently to any types of electrical incidents.
This is possible only if advanced monitoring and decision support tools are available for the …

Distribution system planning is a multifaceted topic involving financial, regulatory, and
system level analysis. The wide nature of the topic warrants a holistic study considering all …

One of the important issues in the planning stage of active distribution networks (ADNs) is
the optimal design of microgrids (MGs). The design, as a multi‐MG system, is …