Contributed papers are solicited describing original works in Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Systems. Topics and technical areas of interest include but are not limited to the following:



Smart Grids:
Smart Grid Strategy, Planning, and Standards
Smart Grid Architectures and Models
Smart Grid Security and Reliability Management
Smart Grid Demand Response and Market Operations
Large-Scale Energy Storage
Energy Transfer and Interactive Technology
Smart Grid Cyber & Physical Security
Smart Grid Networking and Communications
Large Power Grid Safety Control
Communication-Based Control and Protection
Smart Grid Technologies and Equipment
Smart Grid Implementation and Field trials
Smart Grid Load and Energy Management
Smart Grid Testing and Assessing Technologies
Smart Sensors and Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Urban PV Applications and Microgrids

Sustainable Energy Systems:
Solar energy, Wind energy, Wave power, Geothermal energy, Bioenergy, Tidal power
Limitations of green energy generation
Next generation energy management systems
Sustainable coal use and clean coal technologies
Natural gas research and development
Carbon and Methane capture, storage and utilization
Green Energy in Transport
Biofuels in developing economies
Energy efficiency in building designs and management
Integration of renewable energy sources in buildings
Low carbon city scenarios, plans and actions
National bioenergy programmes: economic, political and social issues
Bioenergy supply management strategies
Mainstreaming lowcarbon innovations
Income generation with green energy
Green energy and energy access
Green energy and social benefits
Increasing energy access with clean resources
Rural Development through Green Energy
Energy in food production and processing