Editorial

摘要

Economic, environmental, societal and technical advancement have encouraged a proliferation of distributed resources (DR) in the design of microgrids as well as distribution system with better control. Additionally, electric vehicles (EV) have shown potential to be promising solutions for energy cost savings and emission reduction. In recent years, we have observed a significant increase in the usage DRs and EVs. The high penetration of DRs and EVs will impact several aspects of microgrid as well as the electric distribution systems' planning, operation, and regulation. The increased penetration of DRs and EVs have created additional complex technical challenges for grid operation and researchers are working passionately to improve the monitoring, protection, and control strategies to overcome those challenges. In this context, one of the key topics that needs to be addressed is the development of a better understanding of those challenges due to higher penetration of EVs and DRs and then develop solutions for the stable operation of the power delivery system.