Digital Twin Applications in the Energy Sector

Recently, there has been a significant interest in the integration of engineering systems into digital formats. This trend has attracted considerable attention because of the numerous advantages it offers in terms of enhancing system performance and reducing costs. Within digitalization techniques, one approach that has gained prominence is the utilization of Digital Twins (DTs). DTs have emerged as a promising method for improving performance, reducing maintenance and operation expenses, and ensuring the safety of associated systems. This research provides an in-depth analysis of the key concepts and characteristics of existing studies on DTs applied in diverse energy systems areas. This study also illustrates the wide range of application areas where DT technology can be employed in power systems such as battery management systems, power monitoring systems, microgrid management, fault detection, and demand forecasting. Furthermore, the research aims to provide insights into future research directions that can facilitate the practical implementation of DTs in various domains.