IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
Publications O&P Manual [PDF 2.6MB]
Impact Factor: 10.1
Scope:
The IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid is a cross disciplinary journal aimed at disseminating results of research on and development of the smart grid, which encompasses energy networks where prosumers, electric transportation, distributed energy resources, and communications are integral and interactive components, as in the case of microgrids and active distribution networks interfaced with transmission systems. The journal publishes original research on theories and principles of smart grid technologies and systems, used in demand response, Advance Metering Infrastructure, cyber-physical systems, multi-energy systems, transactive energy, data analytics, and EV integration. Surveys of existing work on the smart grid may also be considered for publication when they propose a new viewpoint on history and a challenging perspective on the future of intelligent and active grids.
We are soliciting application/nomination from IEEE PES members of good standing for the position of Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (TSG). The position will be effective from 1st January 2025 for the initial period of 2 years. Click here to read more > [PDF 160KB]
Paper Categories
Topics within the journal scope:
- Ac/dc microgrids
- Ac/dc Active Distribution Networks (ADNs)
- Multi-energy systems
- Demand Response (DR) and Demand Side Management (DSM)
- Distributed Energy Resources (DER) interactions and integration with power grids
- Smart sensors, meters, and Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- PMU hardware/software and applications for distribution systems
- EV power grid integration and impact
- Peer-to-peer, transactive energy, blockchain power grid applications
- Cyber-physical and cybersecurity power grid applications
- Data analytics and big data applications to microgrids and ADNs
- Application of telecommunication technologies to power systems
Examples of topics out-of-scope:
- Transmission system Renewable Energy Sources (RES)
- DER hardware and internal controls
- Non-active distribution networks
- Transmission system load and price forecast, markets, and AI applications
- Transmission system protections
- Power Line Carrier (PLC) communications
- DC transmission systems
- PMU hardware/software and applications for transmission systems such as WAMS and WACS
- Economic, pricing, and market framework issues of DR/DSM, ADNs, microgrids, DERs, EVs, and multi-energy systems
Types of Papers Published
Research Papers are expected to present innovative solutions, novel concepts, or creative ideas that can help to address existing or emerging technical challenges in the field of power engineering. Papers that are visionary and promise significant advances in the coming years are welcome.
Application Papers share valuable industry experiences on dealing with challenging technical issues, developing/adopting new standards, applying new technologies or solving complex problems. Papers that can have a significant impact on industry practices in the coming years are welcome. These kinds of papers should be led by industry experts and/or have co-authors with industry affiliations.
Review Papers are expected to provide insightful and expert reviews, tutorials, or study cases on an important, timely and widely-interested topic in power engineering. Papers whose analysis, insights and recommendations are original and may have a significant impact on the research and/or application activities in the subject area are welcome. These types of papers should be authored/co-authored by widely recognized experts in the topic presented. If the paper exceeds the min. number of pages for the first submission, pre-approval before submission is required by the EIC, who will assess the content, the topic relevance, and the authors reputation in the field.
Peer Review
The articles in this journal are peer reviewed in accordance with the requirements set forth in the IEEE Publication Services and Products Board Operations Manual. Each published article was reviewed by a minimum of two independent reviewers using a single-anonymous peer review process, where the identities of the reviewers are not known to the authors, but the reviewers know the identities of the authors. Articles will be screened for plagiarism before acceptance.
About resubmission of a rejected paper
Rejected papers should not be resubmitted without being substantially revised. After revision, rejected papers can be resubmitted no sooner than 3 months after the date of the rejection. A resubmitted paper will be treated as new submission and must adhere to the same page limit as any other newly submitted paper. If the paper is rejected for the second time, the paper cannot be resubmitted any more even if further modified. The authors must also indicate in the letter to the editor how the paper has been modified. Since the resubmitted paper is not treated as a revision, the authors should not include a separate document in which they address the comments of the reviewers. All modifications should be briefly stated in the letter to the editor. If the paper was rejected from one of the PES journals and the authors have revised the paper and resubmit it to another PES journal they must also indicate in the letter to the editor which journal the paper was submitted to originally and what was the reference number of the rejected paper.
Policy on papers published at PES financially sponsored conferences:
The Authors who have presented the paper(s) at the IEEE PES financially sponsored conferences listed below are eligible to submit the extended version of their conference paper(s) to one of IEEE PES Transactions for consideration of publication. The extended paper requires at least 60% additional new material relative to the original conference paper and is subject to a regular review process of the respective PES Transactions. The original conference paper should be referenced in the extended journal paper and new contributions with respect to the conference paper clearly identified. The final decision for publication on the extended paper is made by the Editor-in-Chief of the respective journal.
- PES General Meeting
- IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)
- IEEE PES Grid Edge Conference & Expo
- PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (Latin America, Europe, Asia. Middle East)
- PES PowerTech
- PES PowerAfrica
- IEEE PES GTD Grand International Conference and Exposition Asia (GTD Asia)
- IEEE Electrical Energy Storage Applications and Technologies Conference (EESAT)
- IEEE PES Energy & Policy Forum
- IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power & Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC)
Publications Policies
- IEEE PES Publications Policies for Authors [PDF 559KB]
Open Access
This publication is a hybrid journal, allowing either Traditional manuscript submission or Open Access (author-pays OA) manuscript submission.
The OA option, if selected, enables unrestricted public access to the article via IEEE Xplore. The OA option will be offered to the author at the time the manuscript is submitted. If selected, the OA discounted fee of $2,800 must be paid before the article is published in the journal. If you have unusual circumstances about this, please contact the Editor-in-Chief. Any other applicable charges, such as the over-length page charge will be billed separately once the manuscript formatting is complete but prior to the publication.
The traditional option, if selected, enables access to all qualified subscribers and purchasers via IEEE Xplore. No OA payment is required.
Open Access Article Processing Charges
APC US $2645 for articles submitted in 2025. APC US $2,800 for articles submitted in 2026.
- IEEE Members receive a 5% discount
- IEEE Society Members receive a 20% discount
- Discounts cannot be combined
- Discounts do not apply to undergraduate and graduate students
- Information about IEEE’s Low and Lower-middle Income Country Program is available
Some institutions offer assistance for open access funding. Check our institutional partners list to see if yours is one.
Table of Contents & Abstracts
Volume 17, Number 5, September 2026
Volume 17, Number 4, July 2026
Volume 17, Number 2, March 2026
Volume 17, Number 1, January 2026
Volume 16, Number 6, November 2025
Volume 16, Number 5, September 2025
Volume 16, Number 4, July 2025
Volume 16, Number 2, March 2025
Volume 16, Number 1, January 2025
Volume 15, Number 6, November 2024
Volume 15, Number 5, September 2024
Volume 15, Number 4, July 2024
Volume 15, Number 2, March 2024
Volume 15, Number 1, January 2024
Volume 14, Number 5, September 2023
Volume 14, Number 4, July 2023
Volume 14, Number 2, March 2023
Volume 14, Number 1, January 2023
Volume 13, Number 6, November 2022
Volume 13, Number 5, September 2022
Volume 13, Number 4, July 2022
Reviewers Recognition
2024 Outstanding Associate Editors and Reviewers [PDF 66KB]
2023 Outstanding Associate Editors and Reviewers [PDF 69KB]
2022 Outstanding Associate Editors and Reviewers [PDF 113MB]
2022 Transactions on Smart Grid Recognitions [PDF 67MB]
Recent Improvements
- Scope revision and update in 2020 to reduce overlap with other PES Transaction
- Significant revamp to the TSG Editorial Board in 2020 to increase diversity (gender, region, affiliation) and better reflect PES membership composition and TSG authorship
- Implemented new editorial policies in 2020 explained here [PDF 149KB]
- Implemented PES Publications Board changes here [PDF 149KB]
Over-length Page Charges
Transactions papers are limited to 10 pages at first submission. Papers exceeding 10 pages will be returned without review. Revised papers submitted in response to Revise and Resubmit decisions may exceed 10 pages. For papers submitted 1 January, 2024 or later the over-length page charges are $250 per each page in excess of the first 12 published pages. For papers submitted 1 January, 2023 – 31 December, 2023 the over-length page charges are $200 per each page in excess of the first 10 published pages. Papers submitted prior to 2023 will have over-length page charges of $150 per page for anything in excess of the first 8 published pages.
Useful Links
Preparation and Submission of Transactions Papers
Templates and Sample of PES Technical Papers
Manuscript Submission Site for the IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
Every effort will be made to complete the review of your manuscript in three months. If the review has substantially exceeded three months, you may send an inquiry to . Be sure to include the manuscript ID number.