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Enhancing Industrial Cybersecurity: Insights From Analyzing Threat Groups and Strategies in Operational Technology Environments

Authors: Mukund Bhole; Thilo Sauter; Wolfgang Kastner
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In recent years, concepts and components of information technology (IT) have increasingly made their way into the shop floor, now commonly referred to as operational technology (OT). The growing interconnection and convergence of IT and OT have exposed …

An Overview of Inertia Emulation Strategies for DC Microgrids: Stability Analysis and AC Microgrid Analogies

Authors: Mahdis Haddadi, Saman A. Gorji, Samson S. Yu
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In response to environmental concerns and the need to conserve fossil fuel resources, the integration of Distributed Generators (DGs) has increased significantly in modern power systems. DGs, which include Renewable Energy Sources (RESs), Energy Storage Systems (ESSs), …

Graph/Game Theory-Based Energy Routing Methods in the Energy Internet

Authors: Amani Fawaz; Imad Mougahrbel; Kamal Al-Haddad; Hadi Y. Kanaan
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The rapid transition of modern power systems toward decentralization and intelligence has led to the emergence of the Energy Internet (EI), an architecture interconnecting distributed energy resources, storage systems, and consumers through Energy Routers (ERs) …

High-Efficiency Partial Power Converter for Integration of Second-Life Battery Energy Storage Systems in DC Microgrids

Authors: Naser Hassanpour; Andrii Chub; Neelesh Yadav; Andrei Blinov; Dmitri Vinnikov
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Buildings around the world are being pushed toward zero-emission standards, especially in Europe, where new rules and the growth of solar power and other renewables are changing how we use energy. However, there is a …

Electrified Hydrogen Systems: An Overview

Authors: Sohaib Qazi, Ahmed Abdelhakim,Thiago Batista Soeiro, Qianwen Xu, Sjoerd Bosga, Francisco Canales
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Hydrogen is increasingly recognized as a key enabler in the global shift toward sustainable and carbon-neutral energy systems, particularly for sectors that are difficult to decarbonize. Its role spans both production and …

Grid Forming Inverter with Increased Short-Circuit Contribution to Address Inverter-Based Microgrid Protection Challenges

Authors: Maximiliano Ferrari, Leon M. Tolbert, And Emilio C. Piesciorovsky
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One of the primary challenges of microgrid protection is the substantial difference in fault levels between grid-tied and islanded modes. In grid-tied mode, the bulk grid provides significant short-circuit current, while in islanded operation, the short-circuit …

False Data Injection Attack Detection and Mitigation Using Nonlinear Autoregressive Exogenous Input-Based Observers in Distributed Control for DC Microgrid

Authors: Md Abu Taher; Milad Behnamfar; Arif I. Sarwat; Mohd Tariq
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DC microgrids are instrumental in modern energy systems, offering transformative benefits that revolutionize energy distribution, improve efficiency, and enhance reliability. Their adaptability and versatility render them suitable for various applications, from providing sustainable energy solutions to remote communities …

Opportunities and Challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Research, Education, Industry Engagement, and Social Impact

Authors: Daswin de Silva; Okyay Kaynak; Mona El-Ayoubi; Nishan Mills; Damminda Alahakoon; Milos Manic
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Generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI) is transforming the way we live and work. Following several decades of artificial narrow intelligence, Generative AI is signaling a paradigm shift in the intelligence of …

Grid-Forming Inverters: A Comparative Study of Different Control Strategies in Frequency and Time Domains

Authors: Nabil Mohammed; Harith Udawatte; Weihua Zhou; David J. Hill; Behrooz Bahrani
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Grid-forming inverters (GFMIs) are recognized as critical enablers for the transition to power systems with high renewable energy penetration. Unlike grid-following inverters, which rely on phase-locked loops (PLLs) for synchronization and require a stable …

Transient Stability Analysis and Enhancement of Grid-Forming and Grid-Following Converters

Authors: Chenhang Xu; Zhixiang Zou; Jiajun Yang; Zheng Wang; Wu Chen; Giampaolo Buticchi
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The increasing integration of grid-following (GFL) converters in modern power systems has sparked concerns regarding transient stability, particularly due to the risk of loss of synchronization (LOS). In contrast, grid-forming (GFM) converters …