Papers are invited on all topics related to electric power and energy systems, and especially with the following focus:

Modern Transmission Systems

• Wide Area Monitoring, Protection, and Control
• HVDC Transmission Systems
• Transmission System Planning
• FACTS

Active Distribution Networks

• Monitoring of Distribution Networks
• Integration of Distributed Energy Sources
• Active Management of Distribution Systems
• Optimal Planning of Distribution Networks
• Microgrids
• Protection of Distribution Networks

Energy Storage and Renewable Energy Systems

• Integration of Energy Storage Solutions to the Grid and Their Impact
• Connection of Offshore Renewables to the Grid and their Challenges
• Modelling of Renewable Energy Sources and Storage Technologies
• Intelligent Control of Renewable Energy Sources
• Forecasting Applications for Wind and PV Generation
• New Ancillary Services Supported by Energy Storage and RES

Information and Communication Technologies in Power Systems

• Smart Cities
• Communication Network Architectures and Protocols for Smart Grids
• Big Data Analytics in Power Systems
• Modern Control Centers
• Technologies for More Secure and Reliable Power System Operation
• Interdependencies Between Power System and Communication Network

 Electrification of Transportation Systems

• Energy Management of Transportation Systems
• Electric Vehicles as a Mobile Energy Storage
• Batteries for Electric Means of Transportation

Energy Conversion

• Power Electronic Technologies
• Electric Machines
• High Efficiency Electrical Machines and Drives for Energy Saving
• Fuel Cells

Hydrocarbons and Environmental Applications

• Natural Gas and Power Market
• Environmentally Friendly Solutions for Power Generation
• Energy Efficient Buildings
• Integration of Low Carbon Technologies

Cyber and Physical Security

• Cyber Security of Smart Grids
• Physical Security of Power Systems from Terrorist Attacks
• Requirements and Standards for Cyber and Physical Security in Electric Systems
• Power System Resiliency to Cyber and Physical Attacks