Editorial by Rob Stephen

Welcome to this, the 39^th edition of CSE, a Scopus registered (E-ISSN 2426-1335) magazine which provides the following benefits: 

1. Free publication – no financial obligation to authors.
2. Free download – maximum exposure for authors’ work
3. Rigorous review – reviewers are selected from the most knowledgeable experts globally by the Study Committee chairpersons.
4. Rapid publication – the time from submission to publication can be from 6-9 months depending on the revisions required.

The journal is active and indexed in Scopus and the details can be accessed here.

This edition displays the best papers from the Trondheim and Montreal symposia.  These papers were originally peer reviewed and selected from many submissions.  In addition, they were chosen by the Study Committee chairpersons as the best papers from a technical and relevance viewpoint.

This edition has specifically focused on the energy transition.  Topics relate to IBR integration, MVDC and MTDC applications as well as hydrogen generation.  The papers highlight actual practical examples and case studies of issues experienced by designers and operators.  This is extremely relevant to utilities, DSO, TSO at present and can assist in resolving operational issues prevalent in many areas.

From an AI viewpoint the reliability of data centres using virtual power stations is covered.  An AI application enhancing live line working efficiency for overhead lines is also presented.

These papers deal with the major issues relating to the energy transition and provide critical information to stakeholders designing and operating the grid.