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Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc SMART GRID INTEGRATING RENEWABLE DISTRIBUTED & EFFICIENT ENERGY HB N E W by Fereidoon Sioshansi
The creation of a flexible efficient digitized dependable and resilient power grid may well be the best route to increasing energy efficiency & security as well as boosting the potential of renewable & distributed power sources. This book covers smart grids from A-Z providing a complete treatment of the topic covering both policy and technology explaining the most recent innovations supporting its development and clarifying how the smart grid can support the integration of renewable energy resources. Among the most important topics included are smart metering renewable energy storage plug-in hybrids flexible demand response strategies for offsetting intermittency issues micro-grids for off-grid communities and specific in-depth coverage of wind and solar power integration. The content draws lessons from an international panel of contributors whose diverse experiences implementing smart grids will help to provide templates for success.