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\"Modeling and optimization of energy management systems for micro and mini-grids play an important role in the fields of energy generation dispatch, and peak demand confliction with grid security. This comprehensive reference text provides an in-depth insight into these topics. The text discusses the use of metaheuristic and artificial intelligent (AI) algorithms for developing energy management systems with energy usage prediction for mini and microgrid systems. It covers important concepts including modeling of microgrid and energy management systems, blockchain-based microgrid energy management, optimal energy dispatch with energy management systems, and peak demand management with energy management systems. The text will be useful for graduate students and professionals in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, renewable energy, and clean technologies\"-- Provided by publisher.

This book discusses relevant microgrid technologies in the context of integrating renewable energy and also addresses challenging issues. The authors summarize long term academic and research outcomes and contributions. In addition, this book is influenced by the authors' practical experiences on microgrids (MGs), electric network monitoring, and control and power electronic systems. A thorough discussion of the basic principles of the MG modeling and operating issues is provided. The MG structure, types, operating modes, modelling, dynamics, and control levels are covered. Recent advances in DC microgrids, virtual synchronousgenerators, MG planning and energy management are examined. The physical constraints and engineering aspects of the MGs are covered, and developed robust and intelligent control strategies are discussed using real time simulations and experimental studies.

<p><b>A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MICROGRID SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN TOPOLOGIES, CONTROL STRATEGIES AND INTEGRATION APPROACHES</b> <p><i>Microgrid Planning and Design</i> offers a detailed and authoritative guide to microgrid systems. The editors &#150; noted experts on the topic &#150; explore what is involved in the design of a microgrid, examine the process of mapping designs to accommodate available technologies and reveal how to determine the efficacy of the final outcome. This practical book is a compilation of collaborative research results drawn from a community of experts in 8 different universities over a 6-year period. <p><i>Microgrid Planning and Design</i> contains a review of microgrid benchmarks for the electric power system and covers the mathematical modeling that can be used during the microgrid design processes. The authors include real-world case studies, validated benchmark systems and the components needed to plan and design an effective microgrid system. This important guide: <ul> <li>Offers a practical and up-to-date book that examines leading edge technologies related to the smart grid</li> <li>Covers in detail all aspects of a microgrid from conception to completion</li> <li>Explores a modeling approach that combines power and communication systems</li> <li>Recommends modeling details that are appropriate for the type of study to be performed</li> <li>Defines typical system studies and requirements associated with the operation of the microgrid</li> </ul> <p>Written for graduate students and professionals in the electrical engineering industry, <i>Microgrid Planning and Design</i> is a guide to smart microgrids that can help with their strategic energy objectives such as increasing reliability, efficiency, autonomy and reducing greenhouse gases.

<p>Microgrids are the most innovative area in the electric power industry today. Future microgrids could exist as energy-balanced cells within existing power distribution grids or stand-alone power networks within small communities.<br /> A definitive presentation on all aspects of microgrids, this text examines the operation of microgrids &#8211; their control concepts and advanced architectures including multimicrogrids. It takes a logical approach to overview the purpose and the technical aspects of microgrids, discussing the social, economic and environmental benefits to<br /> power system operation. The book also presents microgrid design and control issues, including protection, and explains how to implement centralized and decentralized control strategies.</p> <p>Key features:<br /> &#8226;&#160;original, state-of-the-art research material written by international respected contributors<br /> &#8226;&#160;unique case studies demonstrating success stories from real-world pilot sites from Europe, the Americas, Japan and China<br /> &#8226;&#160;examines market and regulatory settings for microgrids, and provides evaluation results under standard test conditions<br /> &#8226;&#160;a look to the future by well-known experts &#8211; technical solutions to maximize the value of distributed energy, along with the principles and criteria for developing commercial and regulatory frameworks for microgrids<br /> &#8226;&#160;a companion website hosting full colour versions of the figures in the book</p> <p>Offering broad yet balanced coverage, this collaborative volume is an entry point to this very topical area of power delivery for electrical power engineers familiar with medium and low voltage distribution systems, utility operators in microgrids and power systems researchers and academics. It is also a useful reference for system planners<br /> and operators, manufacturers and network operators, government regulators and postgraduate power systems students.</p>

This book addresses the need to understand the development, use, construction, and operation of smart microgrids (SMG). Covering selected major operations of SMG like dynamic energy management, demand response, and demand dispatch, it describes the design and operational challenges of different microgrids and provides feasible solutions for systems. Smart Micro Grid presents communication technologies and governing standards used in developing communication networks for realizing various smart services and applications in microgrids. An architecture facilitating bidirectional communication for smart distribution/microgrid is brought out covering aspects of its design, development and validation. The book is aimed at graduate, research students and professionals in power, power systems, and power electronics.Features: Covers a broad overview of the benefits, the design and operation requirements, standards and communication requirements for deploying microgrids in distribution systems. Explores issues related to planning, expansion, operation, type of microgrids, interaction among microgrid and distribution networks, demand response, and the technical requirements for the communication network. Discusses current standards and common practices to develop and operate microgrids. Describes technical issues and requirements for operating microgrids. Illustrates smart communication architecture and protocols.

This book addresses the need to understand the development, use, construction, and operation of Smart Micro Grids (SMG). Covering selected major operations of SMG-like dynamic energy management, demand response, and demand dispatch., it describes design and operational challenges of different microgrids and provides feasible solutions for systems. Smart Micro Grid presents communication technologies and governing standards used in developing communication networks for realizing various smart services and applications in micro grids. An architecture facilitating bi-directional communication for smart distribution/micro grid is brought out covering aspects of its design, development, and validation. The book is aimed at graduate, research students and professionals in power, power systems, and power electronics.

<p><b>A GUIDE TO THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN GRID DYNAMICS AND CONTROL, HIGHLIGHTING THE ROLE OF TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION GRIDS</b> <p><i>Dynamics and Control of Electric Transmission and Microgrids</i> offers a concise and comprehensive review of the most recent developments and research in grid dynamics and control. In addition, the authors use a new style of presentation that highlights the role of transmission and distribution grids that ensures the reliability and quality of electric power supply. <p>The authors&#151;noted experts in the field&#151;offer an introduction to the topic and explore the basic characteristics and operations of the grid. The text also reviews a wealth of vital topics such as FACTS and HVDC Converter controllers, the stability and security issues of the bulk power system, loads which can be viewed as negative generation, the power limits and energy availability when distributed storage is used, and much more. This important resource: <ul> <li>Puts the focus on the role of transmission and distribution grids that ensures the reliability and quality of electric power supply</li> <li>Includes modeling and control of wind and solar energy generation for secure energy transfer</li> <li>Presents timely coverage of on&#45;line detection of loss of synchronism, wide area measurements and applications, wide&#45;area feedback control systems for power swing damping and microgrids&#45;operation and control</li> </ul> <p>Written for students of power system dynamics and control/electrical power industry professionals,<i> Dynamics and Control of Electric Transmission and Microgrids</i> is a comprehensive guide to the recent developments in grid dynamics and control and highlights the role of transmission and distribution grids that ensures the reliability and quality of electric power supply.

Introduces readers to micro and local power markets and their use for local initiatives, grid integration, and future applications This book provides the basis for understanding micro power markets, emphasizing its application for local initiatives, the grid integration of renewable-based generation, and facilitating the decarbonization of the future electrical networks. It gives readers a comprehensive overview of the market operation, and highlights the basis of the design of local and micro markets. Micro and Local Power Markets starts by covering the economics and basic principle of power markets, including the fundamentals of the power trading (for both wholesale and local markets). Following a definition of both micro and local (technical and economic aspects) power markets, the book then looks at the organization of such markets. It describes the design of those power markets, isolated from the wholesale markets, and examines the methodologies of the interaction between these power markets and wholesale markets. The book also presents cognitive business models for micro and local power markets, as well as the regulatory issues concerning them. * Introduces the basic principle of power markets * Defines micro and local power markets * Outlines the design of micro and local power markets, including the principles, as well as the trading schemes, flexibility, and services * Discusses methodologies of the interaction between micro and local power markets and wholesale markets * Presents business models for micro and local power markets * Summarizes regulatory issues around micro and local power markets Micro and Local Power Markets is an ideal book for upper undergraduate students in engineering, as well as for early researchers in the energy sector. It is also recommended for any scientist and engineer being introduced to the field of power systems and their organization.

This guidebook shares training materials and knowledge on mini-grid development for rural electrification. It documents experiences and lessons learned from developing 12 pilot mini-grid systems for off-grid energy access in Myanmar.This guidebook documents the experiences and lessons learned from developing 12 pilot mini-grid systems for off-grid energy access in Myanmar. Unelectrified rural communities typically located 10 kilometers from the national grid and without prospects of being connected to the grid in the next 5 to 10 years have been chosen for the project. This guidebook shares training materials and knowledge on the major aspects of mini-grid development for rural electrification. Further, it highlights the importance of community participation and discusses the main renewable energy technologies that are suitable for mini-grid development in Myanmar including solar, hydro, and biomass. This guidebook is intended to serve government officials, renewable energy developers, and potential investors in the development of mini-grid projects in Myanmar.

<p><b>PROVIDES POWERFUL INSIGHTS INTO THE COMMUNICATION NETWORKS AND SERVICES NEEDED TO MAKE SMART CITIES A REALITY</b> <p>With the increasing worldwide trend in population migration into urban centers, we are beginning to see the emergence of the kinds of mega&#45;cities which were once the stuff of science fiction. It is clear to most urban planners and developers that accommodating the needs of the tens of millions of inhabitants of those megalopolises in an orderly and uninterrupted manner will require the seamless integration of, and real&#45;time monitoring and response services for public utilities and transportation systems. Part speculative look into the future of the world&#39;s urban centers, part technical blueprint, this visionary book helps lay the groundwork for the communication networks and services on which tomorrow&#39;s &#34;smart cities&#34; will run. <p>Written by a uniquely well&#45;qualified author team, this book provides detailed insights into the technical requirements for the wireless sensor and actuator networks required to make smart cities a reality. A comprehensive guide for researchers, industrial planners, development engineers, and urban planners, among others, <i>Transportation and Power Grid in Smart Cities: Communication Networks and Services</i>: <ul> <li>Uniquely covers both transport systems and electricity grids as they relate to communication networking</li> <li>Discusses the technologies required for the integration of smart city power grids and intelligent transportation systems in a coherent and consistent manner</li> <li>Addresses an array of smart city building blocks, including smart power grids, intelligent transportation systems, internet&#45;of&#45;things, electric vehicles, and wireless sensor networks</li> <li>Bridges the divide between the fields of power systems, wireless communication, and city planning</li> </ul> <p>Its broad, yet in&#45;depth coverage makes <i>Transportation and Power Grid in Smart Cities: Communication Networks and Services</i> required reading for researchers, development engineers, urban planners, and public policymakers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students of electrical power systems, transportation management, wireless communication, civil engineering, and sustainable urban planning.