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New Age International (P) Ltd., Publishers Smart Grid : Fundamentals & Applications by Dr. Subir Sen , Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. D P Kothari
Electric power system throughout the world is witnessing radical changes stimulated by the pressing need to decarbonize electricity supply, replace ageing assets and to make effective use of rapidly developing ICTs. There is a paradigm shift from concentrated large conventional generation (thermal, hydro) to distributed renewable generation (wind, solar, small hydro etc.). The reliance on reliable electricity supply with resilient grid is ever increasing. Real time monitoring of system parameters, involvement of consumers in the energy management process are need of the hour. Managing such an unprecedented change in power sector is a massive task. Effective monitoring of the system parameters, real time monitoring of energy consumption utilization pattern for both suppliers and customers through Smart Grid technology has emerged as a solution to address emerging challenges.
In view of environmental concern, energy efficiency and energy security, electric vehicles are emerging as an alternative for road transportation. The Smart Grid uses advanced ICT to control this new energy system reliably and efficiently and facilitates adoption of new ways of electricity production and consumption. Under such scenario, this book titled “Smart Grid: Fundamentals & Applications” is first of its kind covering description of various emerging Smart Grid technologies and its applications in all segments of power supply value chain in facilitating supply of electricity in the modern power system with reliability. The concept brought out in this book has been well illustrated through diagrams, trends and numericals. Smart Grid is one of the basic building blocks of Smart City development and this book also presents an overview of Smart City. This publication is a joint effort of eminent industry leaders and academician to equip current and future professional and students with the knowledge and skills for deployment of this emerging technology. This book is a must read for students, all the stakeholders and professionals associated with operation and planning for meeting future electricity requirement and academicians as well.