Electrical power and energy systems are at the forefront of application developments in renewable energy, smart grids, electric aircrafts, electric and hybrid vehicles and much more. The associated technologies and control methods are crucial to achieving global targets in energy efficiency and low-carbon operations, and will also contribute to key areas such as energy security. The greatest challenges occur when we combine new technologies at large-scale and often complex system level. The Special Edition will cover theoretical developments with special emphasis on applications in electrical power and energy systems. Topics covered include: Renewable Energy Systems: Energy management
hybrid systems
distributed systems
renewable sources and integration
transient energy storage, charging networks. Electrical Machines, Drives and Applications: AC and DC machines and drives
multiscale systems modeling
remote monitoring and diagnosis
electric and hybrid vehicles
energy conversion, vehicle to grid interaction. Power Electronic Systems: Converters and emerging technologies
modeling simulation and control
power factor correction
power supplies
active filters
reliability and fault tolerance. Electrical Power Generation Systems: Modeling and simulation of electrical power systems
load management
power quality
distribution reliability
distributed and islanded power systems, sensor networks, communication and control. Electrical Power Systems Modeling and Control: Modeling and control methodologies and applications
intelligent systems
optimization and advanced heuristics
adaptive systems
robust control.