Technologies for Integrated Energy Systems and Networks

Explore emerging technologies that will play a central role in humanity’s transition to a low-carbon future

In Technologies for Integrated Energy Systems and Networks, a team of distinguished authors delivers a detailed discussion of integrated energy systems and networks, including a comprehensive overview of emerging technologies. The book focuses on the technologies and systems that play a major role in integrated energy systems, like renewable and distributed energy resources, power conversion technologies, hydrogen, storage technologies, electric mobility, zero- and positive-energy buildings, and local energy communities.

A one-of-a-kind and holistic treatment of integrated energy systems, this book explores power conversion, including power-to-gas, power-to-liquid, and power- to-heat technologies, as well as other issues of interest to a broad range of students, professionals, and academicians involved in energy transition. It also covers:

• A thorough introduction to the digitalization of the energy sector and local market development enabling citizen involvement
• Comprehensive explorations of integrated energy systems as an engine of energy transition
• Practical discussions of renewable and distributed energy resources for sustainable economic development
• In-depth examinations of the role of hydrogen in a low-carbon energy future and the storage technologies of different energy carriers

Perfect for electrical, construction, power and energy engineers, Technologies for Integrated Energy Systems and Networks will also earn a place in the libraries of electrochemists and environmental consultants.

Giorgio Graditi, PhD, is the Head of the Department of Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources of the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA). He received his doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the University of Palermo in Italy. Author of more than 250 scientific papers published in international journals and proceedings of international conferences, his main research interest include: power systems design and control; energy conversion components and systems design and characterization; renewable energy; smart grids modeling and control; integrated energy systems and multi-energy hub systems; and renewable energy communities.

Marialaura Di Somma, PhD, is a Research Scientist at the Department of Energy Technologies and Renewable Sources of the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA). She received her doctorate in Mechanical Systems Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II in Italy. Author of more than 70 scientific contributions most of them published in international journals and proceedings of international conferences, her main research interests include: integrated energy systems and local energy communities; multi-carrier energy systems modeling and optimization; demand response; and power systems design and control.