Contents


Preface

Electrical grids worldwide are experiencing major changes in terms of energy generation, transmission, delivery, and distribution in order to enhance the entire system's control, reliability, efficiency, and safety. Advanced energy systems and technologies such as renewable sources of energy, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles (EVs) as well as equipment such as sensors, smart meters, and communication devices along with innovations in computing technologies, machine learning, and data analytics are used to modernize the electric grid and the way

This book provides an overview of several aspects of grid modernization including

Chapter 1 is the introductory chapter that highlights the editor's perspectives on the most important features of electric grid modernization. The chapter includes three main sections regarding micro-grids, smart grids, and energy storage systems and their associated challenges that need to be addressed within the context of grid

Chapter 2 presents recent trends and applications of smart grids. A comprehensive grid modernization technique is proposed that incorporates the following

• controlling and sensing to enhance system consciousness

• competent transmission and distribution administration

In addition, an integrated mechanism is introduced to resolve grid modernization complications. Future perspectives of grid modernization are also discussed in this

Chapter 3 presents a Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM) for grid modernization planning. It also discusses the integration of a pilot project into the SGAM reference model. The integration is achieved by identifying key performance indicators that generate the most value and impact for the pilot project in the context of smart grids.

• smart integration of distributed resources

• admittance to actionable energy information

• enhancing the role of renewable energy

• transportation electrification

micro-grids, smart grids, energy storage, and communication systems.

it is planned, operated, and managed.

The book is organized into six chapters.

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