Guest Editorial: Modeling and Simulation Methods for Analysis and Design of Advanced Energy Conversion Systems

摘要

The papers in this special section examine modeling and simulation methods for the analysis and design of advanced energy conversion systems. Energy conversion lies aEnergyveral fronts including materials, conversion methods, power electronics, and controls have created new opportunities for efficient energy conversion from both the conventional and new sources of energy. Our urgent need to solve many critical problems with regards to the sustainability and security of our energy system as well as the ever-increasing environmental challenges facing humanity have further spurred unprecedented opportunities for creation of innovative solutions to address these challenges.