Pathways to a Smarter Power System

Outlines a vision for enhancing the efficiency of electricity utilization from production to end-user, accommodating all generation and storage options

Ozan Erdinc (Edited by), Akin Tasc?karaoglu (Edited by)

9780081025925

Paperback / softback, published 24 April 2019

442 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.8 cm, 0.59 kg

Pathways to a Smarter Power System studies different concepts within smart grids that are used in both industry and system regulators (e.g. distribution and transmission system operators) and research. This book covers these concepts from multiple perspectives and in multiple contexts, presenting detailed technical information on renewable energy systems, distributed generation and energy storage units, methods to activate the demand side of power systems, market structure needs, and advanced planning concepts and new operational requirements, specifically for power system protection, technological evolvements, and requirements regarding technology in ICT, power electronics and control areas.

1. History of Electricity
2. Energizing Renewable Energy Systems and Distributed Generation
3. Energy Storage in Smart Grids
4. Smart Meters and Advanced Metering Infrastructure
5. Energizing Demand Side Participation
6. Evolving New Market Structures
7. Transmission and Distribution System Planning Towards a Smarter Grid
8. Power Quality in Smart Grids
9. Data Security and Privacy
10. ICT requirements and recent developments
11. Power Electronics based Smarter Solutions
12. Developments and Requirements in Control Technologies
13. New Power System Protection Schemes in Smarter Power Systems with Higher Penetration of Renewable Energy Systems
14. Regulation and Initiatives of Smart Grids
15. Socio-Economic Challenges for Smart Grid Development

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX]