22nd BANGKOK International Conference on “Smart Energy Systems and Technologies” (BSEST-26)March 23-25, 2026 Bangkok (Thailand)

BSEST-26


Nanotechnology Educational Technology Sustainable Energy Biotechnology High Energy & Nuclear Physics



Call for papers/Topics



 



Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:



1. Smart Grid and Power Systems





  • Grid Modernization: Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), wide-area monitoring, protection, and control (WAMPAC).




  • Microgrids & Virtual Power Plants (VPP): Islanding detection, control strategies, and coordinated operation of distributed resources.




  • Resilience & Reliability: Self-healing grids, fault detection/diagnosis, and disaster recovery planning.




  • Power Quality: Harmonic mitigation, voltage stability, and frequency regulation in inverter-dominated grids.




  • DC Grids: HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) transmission and LVDC (Low Voltage Direct Current) distribution systems.





 



2. Renewable Energy Integration





  • Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): Integration of rooftop solar, small-scale wind, and fuel cells.




  • Forecasting: AI-driven prediction of solar irradiance, wind speed, and load demand.




  • Grid-Forming Inverters: Control techniques for 100% renewable energy penetration.




  • Hybrid Systems: Wind-solar-storage hybrid system optimization.





 



3. Energy Storage and Conversion





  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Sizing, placement, and state-of-health (SoH) monitoring.




  • Beyond Batteries: Supercapacitors, flywheels, compressed air, and pumped hydro storage.




  • Hydrogen Economy: Green hydrogen production (electrolyzers), storage, and fuel cell applications.




  • Power Electronics: Next-generation converters (SiC/GaN devices) for renewable integration and electric drives.





 



4. Smart Cities and Demand Side Management





  • Electric Vehicles (EVs): Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), and smart charging infrastructure.




  • Smart Buildings: Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), net-zero energy buildings, and home automation.




  • Demand Response (DR): Incentive-based and price-based programs for peak load shifting.




  • Smart Lighting & Heating: Intelligent street lighting and smart HVAC systems.





 



5. Digitalization and Cyber-Physical Systems





  • AI and Machine Learning: Applications in fault prediction, predictive maintenance, and energy trading.




  • Cybersecurity: Threat detection, blockchain for data integrity, and secure communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850).




  • Internet of Things (IoT): Sensor networks for asset monitoring and edge computing in smart grids.




  • Digital Twins: Real-time simulation and modeling of power assets for operational optimization.





 



6. Energy Markets and Policy





  • Transactive Energy: Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading using blockchain.




  • Market Design: Local energy markets, ancillary service markets, and dynamic pricing models.




  • Regulatory Frameworks: Policies supporting decarbonization, tariff structures, and grid codes.




  • Economics: Cost-benefit analysis of smart grid investments and circular economy in energy systems.





 



7. Sector Coupling (Power-to-X)





  • District Heating/Cooling: Electrification of heat (large-scale heat pumps) and thermal storage.




  • Integrated Energy Systems: Co-optimization of electricity, gas, heat, and transport networks