The global transition to a sustainable and decarbonised energy future is accelerating the convergence of renewable energy sources with electrified transport systems. At the heart of this transformation are electric vehicles (EVs), which are evolving from simple consumers of electricity into grid-interactive assets through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and smart charging capabilities.
This coupling of EV fleets with renewable-rich power systems creates both opportunities and challenges – from improving grid flexibility to ensuring power quality and dynamic stability in the face of high variability. Addressing these challenges requires innovative control paradigms, resilient system architectures, and advanced validation methods.
The VUB is guest editor on this Special Issue of Energies which seeks to highlight the most recent advances in the modelling, control, coordination, and stability assessment of renewable–electric vehicle coupled systems.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
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Advanced control strategies for EV integration into renewable-rich power systems
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Dynamic stability analysis of power electronic converters in EV-connected networks
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Coordinated energy and power management in EV fleets with renewable sources
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V2G, G2V, and V2X control systems
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Real-time and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/PHIL) simulation of EV–grid interaction
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Predictive, adaptive, and resilient control strategies for inverters and charging systems
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Fault ride-through and resilience enhancement for EV-interfaced systems
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Hierarchical and distributed control approaches for EV and renewable integration
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Digital twin applications for system validation
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that provide novel perspectives on the control and stability implications of EV–grid integration.
Guest Editors
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Dr Muhammad Talib Faiz (VUB)
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Prof. Dr Omar Hegazy (VUB)
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Prof. Dr Mohamed El Baghdadi (VUB)
Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted via the MDPI Energies online platform. All papers undergo a rigorous single-blind peer review. Accepted articles are published on a rolling basis and grouped together on the Special Issue webpage. Deadline for manuscript submission is the 15th of January 2026.
Benefits of Publishing in this Special Issue
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Greater visibility and higher citation potential
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Thematic focus enhances discoverability
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Opportunities for collaboration within a growing research community
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Potential republication as a book with MDPI
Join us in advancing the knowledge and practice of renewable–EV power system integration – a vital step towards a sustainable, decarbonised energy future.
