Smart Grid Redefined: Transformation - Hardcover

Vadari, Mani

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1630814768 ISBN 13: 9781630814762

Publisher: Artech House Publishers, 2018

Synopsis

Written by a leading expert in the utility field, this practical new resource guides professionals in the evolution of the Smart Grid and offers insight into distribution automation, storage, and microgrid. This book highlights the journey to electric utility 3.0 and provides solid examples and includes real-world case studies. Readers find guidance on new energy storage solutions and electric value chain disruptors. Professionals also learn how to overcome challenges related to integrating supply and demand diversity.

About this title

About the Author

Subramanian Vadari is the founder and president of Modern Grid Solutions and an affiliate professor at the University of Washington. He received his M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Washington.

Review

Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and storage are changing everything. As they get to scale, grow in performance, and drop in price, they will powerfully impact the traditional utility business model. Combining deep technical knowledge and business insights, Dr. Mani Vadari provides the first detailed treatment of the transformational impact of DER and the Smart Grid. If you choose to be intentional and proactive about your company and your career, this book will be your indispensable guide --Jesse Berst, Chairman, Smart Cities Council formerly founder and Chief Analyst, Smart Grid News

This is an easy-to-read and comprehensive book written by a top smart grid expert. Mani does a wonderful job of providing insights without diving into unnecessary details. Chockfull of concepts, case studies and multiple perspectives, this is a must read for anyone interested in the rapidly emerging area of smart grid. --Mallikarjun Angalakudati, Formerly VP, Corporate Strategy, PG&E Corporation

Keeping up with his intelligible and lucid style, Dr. Mani Vadari has once again helped redefine Smart Grids for one and all, be it industry or academia, innovators or consumers. This book is a must read for anyone looking to comprehend Smart Grids for today and tomorrow, from a developed or an emerging utility world. It is a valuable resource to help understand the benchmarks for smart grid evolution and has great reference and resource information from how it started to how the grid will evolve in foreseeable future and beyond. --Mehnaz Ansari, Country Representative- South Asia, US Trade and Development Agency

Edition details

• Publisher: Artech House Publishers
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1630814768
• ISBN 13: 9781630814762
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 396