energies

Editorial
Machine Learning for Energy Systems Optimization
Insu Kim 1 , Beopsoo Kim 1 and Denis Sidorov 2,3, *

1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Korea;
[email protected] (I.K.); [email protected] (B.K.)
2 Applied Mathematics Department, Energy Systems Institute, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of
Sciences, Irkutsk 664033, Russia
3 Industrial Mathematics Laboratory, Baikal School of BRICS of Irkutsk National Research Technical University,
Irkutsk 664074, Russia
* Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +7-3952-500-656 (ext. 258)

1. Introduction
This editorial overviews the contents of the Special Issue “Machine Learning for En-
ergy Systems 2021” and review the trends in machine learning (ML) techniques for energy
system (ES) optimization. This Special Issue focuses on reviewing severe challenges (e.g.,
the poor quality in data, underfitting, overfitting, or lack of training data), cutting-edge con-
tributions (e.g., the optimization of ESs considering costs and grid operational constraints),
and trends in ML for ESs. For this purpose, we collected several papers on future ESs
that will inevitably exhibit increased complexities because of the increase in the capacity
of distributed ESs as well as conventional generation plants enhanced with advanced
technology (e.g., high-efficiency combined cycle gas turbines). Such an ES requires not only
higher reliability and security but also the smooth integration of distributed ESs into the
existing grid, without losing high functional improvement. This article summarizes the
major findings and discussions of the Special Issue, which includes 13 research articles on
ML techniques for ESs. In addition, this article details the challenges and problem-solving
techniques for ES optimization, particularly those using ML techniques. We hope that this
Citation: Kim, I.; Kim, B.; Sidorov, D. Special Issue that solves various optimization problems for ESs will be helpful to academics,
Machine Learning for Energy industries, and other researchers who intend to improve the reliability and performance
Systems Optimization. Energies 2022, of ESs, develop ML techniques for any other application (e.g., thermal energy providing
15, 4116. https://doi.org/10.3390/ systems), including ESs, and examine the effect of the optimized ESs on their seamless
en15114116 integration into conventional systems.
Received: 17 May 2022
Electric energy systems (ESs) are typically designed to provide reliable and safe electric
Accepted: 30 May 2022
energy services to customers. However, the installation of distributed generation (DG)
Published: 3 June 2022
resources or wind and photovoltaic (PV) resources, which intrinsically include uncertainty
and variability in their outputs, increases the complexity of operating and controlling the
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electric power grid [1]. Additionally, energy storage systems such as pumped hydroelectric
with regard to jurisdictional claims in
systems, compressed air, batteries (lithium-ion, lead-acid, lithium iron, flow battery, etc.),
published maps and institutional affil-
flywheels, and supercapacitors are deployed with DG resources to compensate for the
iations.
variability in DG resources. Thus, most machine learning (ML) algorithms related to ESs
attempt to deal with the optimal sizing, placing, scheduling, coordination, and selection of
DG resources and energy storage systems.
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Optimally allocated DG resources can have direct and indirect effects on the smooth in-
Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. tegration of DG resources into electric power systems. The direct effects can be summarized
This article is an open access article as follows [2–4]: (1) improved ability to deliver energy via voltage support, (2) flexibility
distributed under the terms and and reliability enhancement to meet load variations, (3) decrease in losses because of reverse
conditions of the Creative Commons power flow from DG resources, (4) more effective peak load reduction for expensive gener-
Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// ation costs, and (5) islanding operations if the total generation of DG resources exceeds the
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4.0/). rect effects can be summarized as follows: the reduction in electricity production costs [6];

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technological advancement in power-processing equipment such as inverters, converters,

rectifiers, storage, and any other controllers; and regulatory and political impacts [7].
Many studies have ensured the seamless, reliable, and safe integration of DG resources,
including energy storage systems, into existing electric power grids by optimally determin-
ing their location, capacity, scheduling, or selection. Such an optimization problem (e.g., the
allocation of the location and capacity, scheduling or unit commitment problems, or benefits
evaluation) of the DG system was solved by various heuristic search methods (e.g., genetic
algorithm [8], gradient-based search [9], particle swarm optimization (PSO) [10], Fibonacci
tree [11], tabu search [12], and bee colony algorithm [13]), mathematical programming
(e.g., dynamic programming [14], mixed integer nonlinear [15] or linear programming [16],
and quadratic programming), statistical time-series analysis (e.g., autoregression moving
average [17], probability models with Weibull and beta distributions [18], Monte Carlo sim-
ulation [19], and the big-M linearization method [20]), sensitivity analysis algorithms [21],
mathematical formulation (e.g., Lagrangian methods [22]), and any other methods (e.g., al-
ternating direction method of multipliers [23], game theories [24], and the general algebraic
modeling system [25]).
These computer algorithms can be regarded as ML because they improve their objec-
tive function values by experience or the use of training data. Thus, a properly defined
objective function plays an important role in the fast convergence or non-convergence to
local minima after an appropriate number of iterations. Thus, many optimization studies
on ESs have defined their objective functions in the following three categories:
Economic issues. In these studies, the cost models evaluate the effect of DG on economic
costs, maximize annual profits, or minimize investment costs and expenses [26,27].
Environmental issues. The main objective is to minimize greenhouse gas emissions [28].
This objective is in agreement with the Paris COP21 policy for maintaining global warming
below 2.0 ◦ C by reducing greenhouse gases released by ESs [29].
Grid constraints. Various grid operational constraints are added to objective functions to
operate and maintain the grid reliably and safely. The grid operational constraints include
acceptable limits of voltage, line flow constraints, losses [30], stability, and frequency.
Reliability constraints such as energy not supplied, the value of the lost load, and the loss
of load expectation are also added to the objective functions [31]. Power quality constraints,
such as harmonic distortion, are used in the objective function to maximize the network’s
performance [32]. The reactive power [33,34] constraint and bus-type constraint [35] are
also incorporated into the objective function.
The objective of this paper is to review the contents of the Special Issue “Machine
Learning for Energy Systems 2021” and the trends in the latest ML techniques for ES
optimization. In particular, this study reviews the latest ML algorithms with various
objective functions. This paper is organized as follows. Section 2 introduces the main
contributions of the papers published in the Special Issue. Section 3 reviews the various
algorithm implementations, problem-solving methods, and objective functions of ML
algorithms. Section 4 summarizes the major findings of this study.

2. Contributions of the Papers Published in This Special Issue

From the perspective of applying optimization and artificial intelligence (AI) to the
field of electrical machines, refs. [36,37] were published in this Special Issue. In [36],
researchers suggested a temperature prediction method for permanent magnet synchronous
motors using deep neural networks so that faults caused by high temperature could be
prevented. In addition, ref. [37] suggested an estimation method for transformer oil volume
changes for stressed oil passages in major insulations. Because the oil volume change
affects the rated capacity and voltage of the transformers, the accurate prediction of this
parameter can be used to predict electrical equipment failure.
Refs. [38,39] suggested a combined heat and power (CHP) optimization method.
Ref. [38] showed that an optimized CHP dispatch can decrease the electricity purchased
from the grid and emission release. Moreover, ref. [39] showed that a microturbine-based
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CHP, without absorption chillers, was the most cost-effective type for metropolitan residen-
tial customers. The additional cases revealed that optimal CHP allocation with full-blast
microturbines and absorption chillers effectively optimized energy consumption, cost, and
emission reductions.
Refs. [40–42] showed that heuristic search-based DG allocation can be applied in the
field. In [40], a PSO method could maintain the Volt/Var control scheme of DG. In [41],
a PSO was also used to find the optimal dispatch place when minimizing the levelized
cost of energy and fault current. In [42], a linear two-stage active and reactive power
coordination optimization method was shown to improve voltage sensitivity through
optimal DG allocation.
Trends in the applications of AI and optimization methods for power grids have been
reviewed. In particular, ref. [43] focused on the resiliency and survivability of the grid and
reviewed the trends that would affect the grid. In addition, ref. [44] suggested a flexible
digital platform for digitalizing power grids.
In [45–48], prediction and forecasting methods were suggested for power system
operation. In [45], bad data from residential loads were detected and customized for
imputation with a high accuracy rate using the probabilistic forecasting method. In [46], an
AI-based battery state prediction method, with high accuracy and low CPU occupation time,
that can be used for online applications was presented. In [47], AI showed a high prediction
accuracy in the PV energy harvesting amount despite the use of low-cost IoT devices.
In [48], a non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) method in a multi-agent architecture
was shown to improve detection and classification scores compared to previous NILM
algorithms.

3. Trends in Machine Learning Optimization for Energy Systems

The main benefits of DG resources that use renewable energy are summarized by their
direct and indirect effects on environmental, technological, economic, grid operational,
and regulatory aspects. In the last few decades, the optimization problems of ESs (e.g.,
the optimal capacity, location, number, type of ES and DG resources, their parameters,
configuration, and the controlling and scheduling of ES and DG resources) have been
solved to assist in sustainable energy system operation and control that may include var-
ious DG resources such as PV, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, microturbines,
electric vehicles, heating and cooling systems, and any other small-scale DG units. Such an
optimization problem of ESs or an optimal power flow (OPF) problem can be solved by
methods that fall in the following three categories: (1) conventional mathematical program-
ming methods; (2) recent optimization algorithms that mimic not only the social behavior
and insights of humans but also the responses and characteristics of animals and objects
in order to achieve their objectives, various search algorithms (e.g., tabu search, harmony
search, cuckoo search), and probability and stochastic methods (e.g., autoregressive mod-
els, Markov decision processes, Monte Carlo methods, Bayesian optimization, and any
other uncertainty-solving techniques); and (3) ML approaches, including artificial neural
networks and fuzzy logic. The first conventional method includes linear, nonlinear, and
quadratic programming approaches; Newton’s method; and the interior point method [49].
Recent optimization algorithms include genetic algorithms, evolutionary programming,
bacterial foraging, bee colony, ant colony, PSO, simulated annealing, differential evolution,
honeybee mating, whale optimization, biogeography-based, firefly, imperialist competi-
tive, plant growth simulation, shuffled bat, shuffled frog leaping, gradient descent, Pareto
optimization, game theories, decision making, and agent-based algorithms. As the third
approach, ML has recently been applied to solve optimization problems related to ESs. In
other words, various ML implementations, management, and challenges have been inten-
tionally introduced into the optimization of ESs. These ML algorithms have the following
three characteristics:
(1) Objective functions that define their goals (e.g., economic costs, annual profits, or
fine-tuned cost functions);
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(2) A model that represents the behaviors and responses of the objective functions, which
are evaluated in the optimization or training processes;
(3) Repeated optimization and training procedures that enhance the efficiency and perfor-
mance of the ML objective are attained by minimizing or maximizing each objective
function value and their combination.
Training procedures can be classified as supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement,
online, or transfer ML. If ML is a subset of AI, deep learning (DL) is a subset of ML [50]. To
apply ML or DL techniques to the development and optimization of sustainable ESs, many
studies have attempted to solve the following challenges:
(1) Bidirectional power flow caused by the variable and intermittent outputs produced
by DG resources, which should not violate thermal, voltage, and stability limits;
(2) Increase in the complexity of conventional power grids caused by DG resources.
For example, the optimal selection of DG resources is determined by economic,
environmental, operational, or political issues;
(3) New environments in the power market. For example, the power market can differ
from a conventional vertically integrated monopolies to a fully competitive power
market;
(4) Various constraints that must be considered. The grid operational constraints (e.g.,
energy balance, power flow, peak load reduction, voltage drop, loss, overloading,
harmonic distortion, power factor constraints, and frequency), reliability (e.g., failure
rate and duration), stability, and protective (e.g., preventive, emergency, or restora-
tive actions) coordination constraints (e.g., short-circuit current) should always be
considered;
(5) Reliability, robustness, and adaptability optimization of controllers and devices in
ESs.
Thus, to solve the optimization problem of ESs subjected to the aforementioned
equality and inequality constraints, the OPF method was introduced in 1962 [51]. However,
an optimization problem solved by such an OPF method or various optimization and
search algorithms can be slow, complex, or sometimes unsuitable. Therefore, the ML
approach has become increasingly useful. For example, ML techniques have been applied
for the assessment and control of multienergy systems from the viewpoint of reliability [52].
Recently, the dual variables of OPF were incorporated into ML by combining deep learning
and Lagrangian duality [53]. These ML algorithms that have focused on the optimization of
ESs aim to accelerate the conventional ES optimization models, decentralize the centralized
optimization models, or speed them up by approximating the iteration processes and
parameters related to optimization. In other words, a few ML algorithms have improved the
optimization of current ES optimization models rather than been used in the development
of new models. For example, a streaming algorithm that learns the optimization parameters
from training samples was presented [54]. These ML algorithms improve the calculation
and converge to the global optima of their objective function values through experience or
the use of training data by reducing the complexity of the OPF problem.
While ML algorithms have improved conventional ES optimization models, new
models using ML techniques have become increasingly important [55]. For example, ML
approaches can be used to schedule and control large-scale (e.g., utility scale) or small-scale
(e.g., microgrids) power grids or to maximize the energy usage of DG resources. ML
techniques (e.g., neural networks) have been adopted to control microgrids [56]. Various
applications of ML for demand response (DR) (e.g., optimally operating, scheduling, or
choosing DR devices) have also been reviewed in [57]. A supervised ML framework that
operates DG resources by learning inverter controllers with various OPF objectives was
proposed in [58]. ML can maximize DG resource generation by applying it to the maximum
power point tracking algorithm, layout configuration problem, or parameter optimization
of PV and wind turbines.
Other ML approaches are related to the design of energy transaction markets. The
optimal design of the electricity market relies on determining the optimal electricity prices
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and the Nash equilibrium in energy transactions or bidding [59]. These ML approaches
were also employed to forecast prices [60].
Another set of ML techniques has been employed for various ES optimization prob-
lems. For example, conventional state estimation of the grid state has been enhanced
by a deep neural network [61]. ML is also used to estimate the electricity supply and
demand [62], and the power output of DG resources (e.g., solar PV and wind) [63]. ML
has been used to decrease greenhouse gas emissions [64]. ML has also been applied to
various predictive maintenance studies by detecting or forecasting a fault in ESs (e.g.,
conventional plants, DG resource generators, inverters, converters, rectifiers, transmission
and distribution lines, ground and underground wires, cables, energy storage, and HVDC
systems). For example, the optimal scheduling of cables was determined using an ML
technique (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation) [65]. Planning, management, and political strategy
formulation, as well as any other field of ESs, can be one of the application areas of ML
approaches.

4. Conclusions
Currently, ML approaches, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement, online,
transfer, deep learning, support vector machines, and decision trees, have been utilized to
(1) enhance conventional optimization models and (2) to develop new robust and adaptive
ML models. These two approaches are expected to become more complementary to each
other to reliably, robustly, adaptively, and flexibly solve the optimization problem of ESs.
This Special Issue article reviews the contents of the Special Issue, “Machine Learning for
Energy Systems 2021” and the trends in ML techniques for ES optimization. We hope that
the research papers published in this Special Issue and this review article will inform the
readers about the developments in ML techniques for ES optimization in academia and
industry.

Author Contributions: Conceptualization, I.K. and D.S.; investigation, B.K.; writing—original draft
preparation, I.K.; writing—review and editing, D.S.; supervision, D.S.; project administration, D.S.
All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding: D.S. was supported by Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russian Federation
(project No. FZZS-2020-0039). I.K. and B.K. were supported by the Energy Cloud R&D Program
through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT
(No. 2019M3F2A1073).
Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Nomenclature

AI Artificial intelligence
CHP Combined heat and power
DG Distributed generation
DL Deep leaning
DR Demand response
NILM Non-intrusive load monitoring
ML Machine learning
OF Optimal power flow
PSO Particle swarm optimization
PV Photovoltaic
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