Dear Colleagues,

Demand-side management helps to ensure grid stability, reduce generation and transmission costs, lower carbon emissions, and decrease electricity costs for users. Traditional demand-side management strategies include peak pricing, time-of-use rates, and demand response.

With the advancement of new technologies, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power have become part of the energy mix. Unlike power plants, facilities utilizing these sources can be located near users, eliminating the need for long-distance transmission lines. However, renewable energy sources have inherent variability, necessitating energy storage facility use. Moreover, the entire decentralized system must be able to coordinate and integrate with the overall power system.

In addition, the electric vehicle industry has seen rapid growth in recent years. Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) communicate with the power grid, participating in demand response services. EVs can supply power back to the grid or adjust their charging time or speed based on electricity prices. However, extreme charging and discharging may damage batteries.

The challenges and considerations faced by demand-side management are becoming increasingly complex. Authors are invited to contribute to this Special Issue with new insights into demand-side management challenges.

Dr. Ren-Shiou Liu
Prof. Dr. Hong-Tzer Yang
Guest Editors

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