Application of Smart Grid Technologies: Case Studies in Saving Electricity in Different Parts of the World

Application of Smart Grid Technologies: Case Studies in Saving Electricity in Different Parts of the World provides a wide international view of smart grid technologies and their implementation in all regions of the globe. A brief overview of smart grid concepts and state-of-the art technologies is followed by sections that highlight smart grid experiences in Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe and Australasia. Chapters address select countries or sub-regions, presenting their local technological needs and specificities, status of smart grid implementation, technologies of choice, impacts on their electricity markets, and future trends. Similar chapter makes it easier to compare these experiences. In a time when the smart grid is becoming a worldwide reality, this book is ideal for professionals in power transmission and distribution companies, as well as students and researchers in the same field. It is also useful for those involved in energy management and policymaking. Presents the status and challenges of smart grid technologies and their implementation around the globeIncludes global case studies written by local experts and organized for easy comparisonProvides a brief overview of smart grid concepts and currently available technologies INDICE: 1. Smart Grid Background Section 1 - Asia 2. Iranian Smart grid road map and Iranian national advanced metering infrastructure plan (FAHAM)  3. Intelligent Control and Protection in the Russian Electric Power System Section 2 - North America 4. Demand Response: an Enabling Technology to Achieve Energy Efficiency in Smart Grid 5. Development of a Residential Microgrid Using Home Energy Management Systems Section 3 - South America 6. Case Studies in saving electricity in different parts of the world (Brazil) Section 4 - Europe  7. Automation for smart grids in Europe 8. Smart distribution networks, demand response and community energy systems: field trial experiences and smart grid  modelling advances from the UK 9. Impact of smart metering implementation on saving electricity in Distribution Networks from Romania  10. Smart Grid Digitalization in Germany by Standardized Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Green Button 11. Analysis of the future power systems to enable sustainable energy - using the case system of Smart Grid Gotland Section 5 - Asia 12. Measurement-Based Voltage  Stability Monitoring for Load Areas Other 13. Application of Cluster Analysis for Enhancing Power Consumption Awareness in Smart Grids 14. Smart grid and the role of electric vehicle to support the electricity grid during the peak demand

• ISBN: 978-0-12-803128-5
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés