Power and Energy Resources: Modelling and Optimization

This book highlights recent research advancements in the area of power and energy systems. Electrical networks all around the world are experiencing the integration of various types of energy resources including energy storage systems, and these systems are forming the future of power generation and delivery systems. There has been significant research interest in this area over the past decade. Proper designing, planning and operating such systems are crucial and the key area of interest for researchers and utilities. The key emphasis of this book is on modeling, analysis, optimization and management aspects of different types of power and energy systems and assets within electrical power networks. Interesting topics such as their planning, operation and technology accommodation are also presented in detail. The chapters introduce existing and new modeling approaches, optimization, control and management methods.

Professor Farhad Shahnia received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Queensland University of Technology (Australia) in 2011. Since 2015, he is with the School of Engineering and Energy, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia. Prior to that, he was a Lecturer at Curtin University (Australia, 2012-15). His research interests are in the areas of planning, control and optimization of electrical distribution systems, microgrids, smart grids, power systems and distributed energy resources.

Professor Fushuan Wen received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Zhejiang University (China) in 1991. He has been Full Professor and Director of the Institute of Power Economics and Information since 1997 and the Director of Zhejiang University-Insigma Joint Research Center for Smart Grids since 2010. His research interests are in the areas of power economics and electricity markets and power system investment, planning, and operation optimization.