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The smart grid : enabling energy efficiency and demand response / by Gellings, Clark W.

Table of Contents: “…What is the smart grid? -- Electric energy efficiency in power production & delivery -- Electric end-use energy efficiency -- Using a smart grid to evolve the perfect power system -- DC distribution & the smart grid -- The IntelliGridSM architecture for the smart grid -- The smart grid : enabling demand response : the dynamic energy systems concept -- The EnergyPort as part of the smart grid -- Policies & programs to encourage end-use energy efficiency -- Market implementation -- Efficient electric end-use technology alternatives -- Demand-side planning -- Demand-side evaluation.…”
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Smart grid : integrating renewable, distributed & efficient energy /

Table of Contents: “…The Smart Grid Vision and Roadmap for California; Chapter 7. …”
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The Advanced Smart Grid : Edge Power Driving Sustainability. by Carvallo, Andres

Table of Contents: “…The Advanced Smart Grid: Edge Power Driving Sustainability.…”
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Smart grid security : innovative solutions for a modernized grid /

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Chapter 1 -- Introduction; 1.1 -- What is a Smart Grid?; 1.2 -- The Structure of a Smart Grid System; 1.3 -- The Two Key Challenges to be solved by Smart Grids; 1.4 -- Smart Grid Applications and their Critical Nature; 1.5 -- Challenges in Smart Grid Security; 1.6 -- The Storyline of this Book; References; Chapter 2 -- Assessing the European Approach to Privacy and Data Protection in Smart Grids. …”
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Essays on the smart grid /

Table of Contents: “…Preface -- An introduction to the Smart Grid issue -- Smart Grid Challenges -- Why there is no market for the Smart Grid today -- From Smart Grid to Smart Deployment -- Sustainability Calls for Storage of Power…”
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Smart grid standards : specifications, requirements, and technologies / by Sato, Takuro

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; About the Authors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 An Overview of the Smart Grid; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 An Overview of Smart Grid-Related Organizations; 1.2.1 SDOs Dealing with the Smart Grid; 1.2.2 Technical Consortia, Forums, and Panels Dealing with the Smart Grid; 1.2.3 Other Political, Market, and Trade Organizations, Forums, and Alliances; 1.3 Status of the United States (US); 1.3.1 Strategy Development and Planning; 1.3.2 Policy and Law Enforcement; 1.3.3 Government and Company Pilot Projects; 1.4 Status of the European Union (EU).…”
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Smart grid redefined : transformation of the electric utility / by Vadari, Mani

Table of Contents: “…Intro; Smart Grid Redefined: Transformation of the Electric Utility; Forward; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; Background; Sequence of Chapters and Their Description; Chapter 2-Smart Grid Redefined; Chapter 3-Distribution Automation: Path to the Self-Healing Grid; Chapter 4-Energy Storage: Electric Value Chain Disruptor; Chapter 5-Distributed Energy Resources: The Challenge of Integrating Supply and Demand Diversity; Chapter 6-Microgrids: Fragmentation of the Grid; Chapter 7-Data Analytics: Bringing Intelligence to the Grid…”
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Standardization in smart grids : introduction to IT-related methodologies, architectures and standards /

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Smart grid communication infrastructures : big data, cloud computing, and security / by Ye, Feng, 1989-, Qian, Yi, 1962-, Hu, Rose Qingyang

Table of Contents: “…1 Background of the Smart Grid 1 -- 1.1 Motivations and Objectives of the Smart Grid 1 -- 1.1.1 Better Renewable Energy Resource Adaption 2 -- 1.1.2 Grid Operation Efficiency Advancement 3 -- 1.1.3 Grid Reliability and Security Improvement 4 -- 1.2 Smart Grid Communications Architecture 5 -- 1.2.1 Conceptual Domain Model 6 -- 1.2.2 Two-Way Communications Network 7 -- 1.3 Applications and Requirements 9 -- 1.3.1 Demand Response 9 -- 1.3.2 Advanced Metering Infrastructure 10 -- 1.3.3 Wide-Area Situational Awareness and Wide-Area Monitoring Systems 11 -- 1.3.4 Communication Networks and Cybersecurity 12 -- 1.4 The Rest of the Book 13 -- 2 Smart Grid Communication Infrastructures 15 -- 2.1 An ICT Framework for the Smart Grid 15 -- 2.1.1 Roles and Benefits of an ICT Framework 15 -- 2.1.2 An Overview of the Proposed ICT Framework 16 -- 2.2 Entities in the ICT Framework 18 -- 2.2.1 Internal Data Collectors 18 -- 2.2.2 Control Centers 20 -- 2.2.3 Power Generators 22 -- 2.2.4 External Data Sources 23 -- 2.3 Communication Networks and Technologies 23 -- 2.3.1 Private and Public Networks 23 -- 2.3.2 Communication Technologies 25 -- 2.4 Data Communication Requirements 30 -- 2.4.1 Latency and Bandwidth 31 -- 2.4.2 Interoperability 32 -- 2.4.3 Scalability 32 -- 2.4.4 Security 32 -- 2.5 Summary 33 -- 3 Self-Sustaining Wireless Neighborhood-Area Network Design 35 -- 3.1 Overview of the Proposed NAN 35 -- 3.1.1 Background and Motivation of a Self-Sustaining Wireless NAN 35 -- 3.1.2 Structure of the Proposed NAN 37 -- 3.2 Preliminaries 38 -- 3.2.1 Charging Rate Estimate 39 -- 3.2.2 Battery-Related Issues 40 -- 3.2.3 Path Loss Model 41 -- 3.3 Problem Formulations and Solutions in the NAN Design 44 -- 3.3.1 The Cost Minimization Problem 44 -- 3.3.2 Optimal Number of Gateways 48 -- 3.3.3 Geographical Deployment Problem for Gateway DAPs 51 -- 3.3.4 Global Uplink Transmission Power Efficiency 54 -- 3.4 Numerical Results 56 -- 3.4.1 Evaluation of the Optimal Number of Gateways 56 -- 3.4.2 Evaluation of the Global Power Efficiency 56.…”
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Hierarchical Protection for Smart Grids. by Ma, Jing

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Energy storage for smart grids : planning and operation for renewable and variable energy resources (VERs) /

Table of Contents: “…Front Cover; Energy Storage for Smart Grids: Planning and Operation for Renewable and Variable Energy Resources (VERs); Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Energy Storage for Mitigating the Variability of Renewable Electricity Sources; 1. …”
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Communication and networking in smart grids /

Table of Contents: “…Front Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgment; About the Editor; List of Contributors; PART I: SMART GRIDS IN GENERAL; 1. Smart Grids; 2. Distributed Algorithms for Demand Management and Grid Stability in Smart Grids; 3. …”
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Semantic Service Integration for Smart Grids. by Rohjans, S.

Table of Contents: “…Background; Terms and Definitions; Smart Grid; Semantic Web Services; Ontology Engineering; Summary; Chapter 3. …”
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Applied Cyber Security and the Smart Grid : Implementing Security Controls into the Modern Power Infrastructure. by Knapp, Eric D.

Table of Contents: “…Lockhart; Introduction; Book overview and key learning points; Book audience; Diagrams and Figures; What's in the Book; References; Chapter 1. What is the Smart Grid?; Energy demands; Grid resilience; Environmental performance; Operational efficiencies; Common components of the Smart Grid; Pitfalls of the Smart Grid; Summary; References; Chapter 2. …”
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The Smart Grid as an Application Development Platform / by Koutitas, George, McClellan, Stan, 1963-

Table of Contents: “…The Smart Grid as an ApplicationDevelopment Platform; Contents; Preface; 1 Smart Grid Business Model; 1.1 Summary; 1.2 Vision; 1.3 Problem; 1.4 Solution; 1.5 Growth Strategy; 1.6 Business Model; 1.7 Risks; References; 2 The Power Grid at a Glance; 2.1 Summary; 2.2 Useful Data; 2.2.1 Power and Energy; 2.2.2 Capacity, Generation, Consumption, and Demand; 2.2.3 Alternating Current, Direct Current, Active Power, and Reactive Power; 2.2.4 Example from Smart Meter Data; 2.3 Grid Architecture; 2.3.1 Organization, Players, and Regions; 2.3.2 Production; 2.3.3 Transmission; 2.3.4 Distribution.…”
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The Adoption of New Smart-Grid Technologies : Incentives, Outcomes, and Opportunities. by Guo, Christopher

Table of Contents: “…CHAPTER FIVE: Explaining the Evidence: Barriers to Smart-Grid Technology AdoptionRegulatory Incentives on the Supply Side; Lack of Technology Standards; Perceived Costs to Consumers; Real-Time and Time-of-Use Pricing and Transaction Costs; Privacy and Health Risks; Big-Data Technological and Personnel Barriers; Costs of Interstate Transmission Infrastructure; Costs of Distributed Generation; Total Potential Costs of the Smart Grid; CHAPTER SIX: Using Public Policy to Encourage Smart-Grid Technology Adoption; Policy Levers to Incentivize Smart-Grid Investment; Mandate Smart-Grid Investments.…”
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From smart grids to smart cities : new challenges in optimizing energy grids /

Table of Contents: “…The birth of smart grids -- I.2. Definition of a smart grid -- I.3. …”
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Smart grids from a global perspective : bridging old and new energy systems /

Table of Contents: “…Foreword -- Introduction -- How Energy Distribution will Change: an ICT Perspective -- Smart Business for Smart Users: a Social Agenda for Developing Smart Grids -- Behavioral Aspects of Smart Grids -- What are Smart Grids? …”
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Advanced smart grids for distribution system operators / by Boillot, Marc

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; List of Figures; List of Acronyms; Welcome to "Advanced Smart Grids"; 1: Distribution System Operators in a Changing Environment; 1.1. …”
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Innovative testing and measurement solutions for smart grid / by Huang, Qi, 1976-

Table of Contents: “…Title page; Table of Contents; About the Authors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 1.1 The Concept and Worldwide Development of Smart Grid; 1.2 Importance and Necessity of Measurement and Test in Smart Grid; 1.3 State of Art in Measurement and Test of Smart Grid; 1.4 Outline of the Book; References; Part One: Sensor, Measurement and Data Management; 2 New Types of Sensors for Smart Grid; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Application of Advanced Magnetic Sensor in Smart Grid; 2.3 Application of Fiber Optic Sensor in Smart Grid; References.…”
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Power systems signal processing for smart grids / by Ribeiro, Paulo F.

Table of Contents: “…Power Systems Signal Processing for Smart Grids; Contents; About the Authors; Preface; Accompanying Websites; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Future Grid; 1.3 Motivation and Objectives; 1.4 Signal Processing Framework; 1.5 Conclusions; References; 2 Power Systems and Signal Processing; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Dynamic Overvoltage; 2.2.1 Sustained Overvoltage; 2.2.2 Lightning Surge; 2.2.3 Switching Surges; 2.2.4 Switching of Capacitor Banks; 2.3 Fault Current and DC Component; 2.4 Voltage Sags and Voltage Swells; 2.5 Voltage Fluctuations.…”
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Smart grid - communication-enabled intelligence for the electric power grid / by Bush, Stephen F.

Table of Contents: “…Electric power systems: the main component -- Communication and networking: the enabler -- Embedded and distributed intelligence for a smart grid: the ultimate goal.…”
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The use case and smart grid architecture model approach : the IEC 62559-2 use case template and the SGAM applied in various domains / by Gottschalk, Marion, Uslar, Mathias, Delfs, Christina

Table of Contents: “…Introduction to the domains Smart Grid and Ambient Assisted Living -- 2. Use Cases -- The IEC 62559 Methodology -- 3. …”
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Practical guidance for defining a smart grid modernization strategy : the case of distribution / by Magal, Marcelino, Uluski, Robert

Table of Contents: “…Front Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Executive Summary; Abbreviations; Chapter 1The Concept, Role, and Priorities of Smart Grids; Introduction: Smart Grids and Their Function; Tables; Table 1.1 A Smart Grid: Various Definitions; High-Level Description of a Smart Grid; Figures; Figure 1.1 The Role of Smart Grids in the Overall Electricity Sector; Figure 1.2 Visualization of the Smart Grid by Pacific Gas and Electric; Examples of Electric Utilities' Smart Grid Road Maps; Figure 1.3 Smart Grid Drivers for More Developed and Developing Power Systems.…”
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Practical guidance for defining a smart grid modernization strategy : the case of distribution / by Madrigal, Marcelino, Uluski, Robert, Mensan Gaba, Kwawu

Table of Contents: “…Front Cover; Contents; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Executive Summary; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 The Concept, Role, and Priorities of Smart Grids; Introduction: Smart Grids and Their Function; High-Level Description of a Smart Grid; Examples of Electric Utilities' Smart Grid Road Maps; China State Transmission Grid; Canada-Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd.; Colombia Electricity Sector; The Importance of Defining Priorities: Elements of a Road Map; Step 1: The Smart Grid Vision Statement and the Importance of Governance; Step 2: Establishing a Timeline; Step 3: Pillars of Action.…”
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Practical guide to International Standardization for Electrical Engineers : impact on Smart Grid and E-mobility markets / by Koch, Hermann J.

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Integration of demand response into the electricity chain : challenges, opportunities and smart grid solutions /

Table of Contents: “…Table of Contents; Title; Copyright; Preface; List of Acronyms; 1: Demand Response in Smart Grids; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. Background on demand side management and demand response; 1.3. …”
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Les Distributeurs d'énergie électrique Au Coeur des Smart Grids by Boillot, Marc

Table of Contents: “…Intro -- Table des matières -- Préface -- Introduction: Bienvenue dans le domaine des Smart Grids -- 1 Les DSO dans un environnement en pleine mutation -- 2 Conception et exploitation des réseaux de distribution actuels -- 3 Enjeux et fonctions principales des Smart Grids -- 4 Le comptage, une activité coeur des DSO -- 5 Focus sur les options de flexibilité -- 6 Projets pilotes et cas d'usage -- 7 Les Smart Grids sont l'avenir du distributeur -- 8 Points clés à retenir -- Liste des acronymes -- Bibliographie -- Index…”
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Cognitive radio networks : efficient resource allocation in cooperative sensing, cellular communications, high-speed vehicles, and smart grid / by Jiang, Tao (Telecommunications engineer), Wang, Zhiqiang (Of State Grid Shaanxi Electric Power Company Telematics), Cao, Yang (Telecommunications engineer)

Table of Contents: “…Introduction -- Transmission Slot Allocation in an Opportunistic Spectrum Access Network -- Sensing Node Allocation in a Cognitive Radio Network with Cooperative Sensing -- Transmission Power Allocation in a Cognitive Radio Network for Cellular Communication -- White Space Allocation in a Cognitive Radio-Based High-Speed Vehicle Network -- Sensing Channel Allocation in a Cognitive Radio Network for a Smart Grid.…”
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Smart power : climate change, the smart grid, and the future of electric utilities / by Fox-Penner, Peter S., 1955-

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Power electronics-enabled autonomous power systems : next generation smart grids / by Zhong, Qing-Chang

Table of Contents: “…Synchronized and Democratized (SYNDEM) Smart Grid -- Ghost Power Theory -- 1G VSM: Synchronverters. …”
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Solidarity forever? : race, gender, and unionism in the ports of Southern California by Alimahomed-Wilson, Jake

Table of Contents: “…Part I. SMART GRID. --…”
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Magnetic field measurement with applications to modern power grids by Huang, Qi, 1976-

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Advances in energy systems : the large-scale renewable energy integration challenge

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The common information model CIM : IEC 61968/61970 and 62325 - a practical introduction to the CIM

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Smart and power grid systems : design challenges and paradigms

Table of Contents: “…Preface xv List of Figures xxiii List of Tables xxxi List of Contributors xxxiii List of Abbreviations xxxvii 1 Power Electronics in Smart Grid 1 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 Smart Grid, Components and Advantages 2 1.2.1 Structure of Photovoltaic Intelligent Charging Station (PVCS) Based on SST Solid State Transformer 3 1.3 Power Electronic Converters in Smart Grids 5 1.4 Application of Power Electronic Technology in Smart Grid 6 1.4.1 The Application of DC-AC and DC-AC Converters in SG 7 1.4.2 The Application of HVDC Technology in Smart Grid 8 1.4.3 The Application of FACTS Technology in Smart Grid 8 1.5 CPS Attacks Mitigation Approaches on Power Electronic 9 1.5.1 Architecture of Digitally-Controlled Power Electronic CPSs 10 1.5.2 CPS Protection Vulnerabilities and the Applications of Power Electronics 14 1.6 Conclusion 14 1.6.1 Topology Detection and Cyber Attack 15 1.6.2 Vulnerability Analysis of Cyber-attacks in the Control of Voltage Source Converters 18 References 18 2 Power Electronics in HVDC Transmission Systems 21 2.1 Introduction 22 2.2 HVDC Transmission Systems 22 2.2.1 Brief Overview on HVDC Transmission Technologies 22 2.2.1.1 Back-to-Back HVDC transmission 23 2.2.1.2 Point-to-Point HVDC transmission 23 2.2.1.3 Multi-Terminal HVDC grids 24 2.2.2 HVDC Configurations 27 2.2.2.1 Monopolar 27 2.2.2.2 Bipolar 28 2.2.2.3 Homopolar 30 2.2.2.4 Hybrid 31 2.2.3 Power Electronics Converters in HVDC Transmission Systems 31 2.3 Power Converters 33 2.3.1 Voltage Source Converters 33 2.3.1.1 Two-level VSCs 34 2.3.1.2 Multilevel converters 35 2.3.1.2.1 Monolithic multilevel converters 36 2.3.2 Current Source Converters 48 2.3.2.1 Multipulse CSCs 49 2.3.2.2 Modular current source converters 51 2.3.2.2.1 Power electronics current source SMs 51 2.3.2.2.2 Conventional MCSCs 53 2.3.2.2.3 Modular multilevel current source converters 54 2.3.2.2.4 Hybrid MCSCs 55 2.3.3 Hybrid Current and Voltage Source Converters 56 2.4 DC/DC Converters 58 2.4.1 Isolated DC/DC Converters 59 2.4.1.1 Flyback/Forward-based 59 2.4.1.2 DAB 60 2.4.1.2.1 Two-level DAB 60 2.4.1.2.2 Cascaded DAB multilevel converter 61 2.4.1.2.3 DAB-MMC 62 2.4.2 Non Isolated DC/DC Converters 67 2.4.2.1 DC autotransformer 68 2.4.2.2 Transformerless 68 2.4.2.2.1 Resonant DC/DC converters 68 2.5 DC Power Flow Controllers 72 2.5.1 SDC-PFC 73 2.5.2 CDC-PFCs 74 2.5.3 IDC-PFCs 75 2.6 Conclusion 76 References 77 3 Optimal Multi-Objective Energy Management of Renewable Distributed Integration in Smart Distribution Grids Considering Uncertainties 83 3.1 Introduction 85 3.2 Uncertainty Modeling of RDG Source 87 3.2.1 Modeling of Load Demand Uncertainty 87 3.2.2 Modeling of Solar DG Uncertainty 87 3.2.3 Wind Turbine DG Uncertainty Modeling 90 3.3 Multi Objective Indices Evaluation 91 3.3.1 Multi Objective Indices 91 3.3.2 Equality Constraints 92 3.3.3 Distribution Line Constraints 92 3.3.4 RDG Constraints 93 3.4 Distribution Test System 93 3.5 Analysis Results and Comparison 93 3.6 Conclusion 110 References 111 4 Security Challenges in Smart Grid Management 117 4.1 Introduction 118 4.2 The Demand for a Smart Grid 118 4.3 Benefits of Smart Grid 119 4.4 Smart Grid Operation 120 4.5 Smart Grid Security Challenges 121 4.6 Literature Review 121 4.7 Key Points that Require Special Attention 122 4.7.1 Requirements for Data and Information Security 122 4.7.2 Extensive use of "Smart" Devices 122 4.7.3 Grid Perimeter and Physical Security 123 4.7.4 Protocols of a Legacy and (in) Secure Communication 123 4.7.5 Many Stakeholders and Synergies with other Services 124 4.7.6 A Lack of Clarity about the Smart Grid Concept and its Security Requirements 125 4.7.7 Lack of Awareness among Smart Grid Stakeholders: 125 4.7.8 Supply Chain Security 125 4.7.9 Encourage the Interchange of Risk, Vulnerability, and Threat Information 126 4.7.10 International Cooperation 126 4.7.11 Utility Security Management 127 4.8 Smart Grid Security Policies 127 4.8.1 Confidentiality 127 4.8.2 Integrity 127 4.8.3 Availability 127 4.8.4 Accountability 128 4.9 Corrective Strategies to Improve Smart Grid Protection 128 4.10 Important Areas to Safeguard the Grid 128 4.10.1 Powerful Digital Identities 128 4.10.2 Mutual Verification 129 4.10.3 Encryption 129 4.10.4 Continuous Security Updates 130 4.11 Conclusion 131 References 132 5 Differential Protection Scheme along with Backup Blockchain System for DC Microgrid 135 5.1 Introduction 136 5.2 DC Microgrids 139 5.2.1 Various Power Sources in DC Microgrids 140 5.2.2 Energy Storage Systems in DC Microgrids 141 5.2.3 Power Converters used in DC Microgrids 141 5.3 Challenges in Protection of Smart Grid 141 5.3.1 Protection from Cyber-Attacks 142 5.3.2 Converters with a Low Tolerance 142 5.3.3 Inefficacy of AC Circuit Breakers 142 5.3.4 Fault Current in both Directions 142 5.4 Cyber Attacks 142 5.4.1 Network security cyber attacks 143 5.4.2 GOOSE and SV Messages 144 5.5 Blockchain 145 5.6 Blockchain-Based DC Microgrid Protection Approach 146 5.6.1 Differential Fault Identification 146 5.6.2 Blockchain-based Backup and Protection System 149 5.7 Results and Discussion 149 5.7.1 Detecting and Isolating the Faults without Considering Cyber-Attack 150 5.7.2 Detecting and Isolating Faults when considering a Cyber-Attack 151 5.8 Conclusion 153 References 153 6 Planning Active Distribution Systems Using Microgrid Formation 157 6.1 Introduction 157 6.2 Step 1: Defining the Objectives 159 6.3 Step 2: Defining the Microgrid Topology 162 6.4 Step 3: System Modeling 163 6.4.1 Modeling of DGs 163 6.4.1.1 Dispatchable DG model 163 6.4.1.1.1 Diesel engine model 163 6.4.1.1.2 Micro turbine model 164 6.4.1.2 Nondispatchable DG model 164 6.4.1.2.1 PV modeling 165 6.4.1.2.2 Wind turbine modeling 166 6.4.2 Load Modeling 167 6.4.3 Energy Storage System Modeling 168 6.5 Step 4: Network Optimization 168 6.5.1 Power Flow 171 6.5.2 Demand Response 172 6.6 Switch Placement 172 6.6.1 Objectives of Switch Placement 174 6.6.2 Methodology of Switch Placement 176 6.6.3 Discussion 177 6.7 Conclusion 177 References 178 7 Overview on Reliability of PV Inverters in Grid-connected Applications 185 7.1 Introduction 186 7.2 Power Converters for PV Systems 188 7.3 Basic Principles of Reliability 191 7.3.1 Failure Rate 191 7.3.2 Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) 192 7.3.3 Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) 192 7.3.4 Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) 193 7.4 Power Module Reliability 193 7.4.1 Reliability Analysis of IGBT Module 194 7.5 Capacitor Reliability 197 7.6 Lifetime Estimation Methods 199 7.6.1 Parts Stress Method 199 7.6.2 Lifetime Prediction Methods of Power Devices 200 7.6.2.1 Coffin-Manson Lifetime Model 200 7.6.2.2 Coffin-Manson-Arrhenius Lifetime Model 200 7.6.2.3 Norris-Landzberg Lifetime Model 200 7.6.2.4 Semikorn Lifetime Model 201 7.6.2.5 Bayerer Lifetime Model 201 7.6.3 Lifetime Prediction Methods of DC-Link Capacitors 202 7.7 Conclusion 203 References 204 8 Energy Storage 211 8.1 Introduction 211 8.2 Installed Capacity in the World 213 8.3 Application of Energy Storage Devices 214 8.4 Classification of Energy Storage Devices 215 8.4.1 A Variety of Storage Technologies in the Supply Chain to Consume Electricity 216 8.4.2 Electrical storage technologies 216 8.5 Superconducting Magnetic Storage (SMES) 219 8.6 Mechanical Storage Method 220 8.6.1 Storage Pump 220 8.6.2 Compressed Air Storage 221 8.6.3 Flight Wheel Storage 223 8.7 Thermal Storage Method 224 8.7.1 Reasonable Thermal Energy Storage Systems 225 8.7.2 Sensible thermal energy storage systems 226 8.8 Chemical Storage Method 226 8.8.1 Chemical Storage Systems with Internal Storage 226 8.8.1.1 Hydrogen storage system (HES) 226 8.8.1.2 GAT power system: Artificial natural gas methanation 228 8.8.1.3 Current batteries 228 8.8.2 Chemical Storage Systems with External Storage 229 8.8.2.1 Lithium-ion battery 229 8.8.2.2 Lead-acid battery 230 8.8.2.3 High-temperature batteries (sulfur - sodium) 231 8.8.2.4 Nickel (nickel-cadmium) battery 232 8.8.2.5 Status of energy storage technologies 232 8.9 Storage Cost 232 8.10 Criteria for Determining Appropriate Energy Storage Technologies 233 References 234 9 A Comprehensive Review of Techniques for Enhancing Lifetime of Wireless Sensor Network 237 9.1 Introduction 238 9.1.1 Scalability 238 9.1.2 Routing 238 9.1.3 Quality of Service 239 9.1.4 Safety Measures 239 9.1.5 Energy/Power Preservation 239 9.1.6 Node Collaboration 239 9.1.7 Interoperation 239 9.2 Intricacy while Deployment of Manet 240 9.3 Wireless Sensor Networks 240 9.3.1 Sensor Network Communication Architecture 241 9.4 Coverage Problem in Sensor Network 242 9.5 Lifetime Maximization of Wireless Sensor Networks 243 9.6 Overview of Optimization Techniques Employed to Maximize 246 9.7 Conclusion 248 References 248 10 Soft Open Points in Active Distribution Systems 253 10.1 Introduction 253 10.2 Basic Concept of SOP 254 10.2.1 Benefits of SOPs 256 10.3 Comparison of SOPs with other Power Electronic Devices 258 10.4 Principle and Modeling of SOPs in Active Distribution Networks 260 10.4.1 Mathematical Modeling of SOPs in Active Distribution Networks 263 10.5 Classification of Existing SOP Configurations 264 10.5.1 Two-Terminal Soft Open Points 264 10.5.2 Multi-Terminal Soft Open Points 265 10.5.3 Soft Open Points with Energy Storage 266 10.5.4 DC Soft Open Points 267 10.6 Planning for Sizing and Placement of SOPs in Distribution Networks 267 10.6.1 SOP Coordinated Optimization 270 10.6.1.1 SOP Coordinated Optimization in Balanced Distribution Networks 270 10.6.1.2 SOP Coordinated Optimization in Unbalanced Distribution Networks 271 10.7 Operation of SOPs in Distribution Networks 272 10.7.1 Operation of SOPs under Normal Conditions 272 10.7.1.1 Control Block Diagram for Power Flow Control Mode Operation of SOPs 273 10.7.2 Operation of SOP during Abnormal Condition (Supply Res ...…”
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Transportation and power grid in smart cities : communication networks and services

Table of Contents: “…2.6.3.3 Numerical Evaluation2.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3 5G and Cellular Networks in the Smart Grid; 3.1 Introduction; 3.1.1 Massive MTC; 3.1.2 Mission-Critical MTC; 3.1.3 Secure Mission-Critical MTC; 3.2 From Power Grid to Smart Grid; 3.3 Smart Grid Communication Requirements; 3.3.1 Traffic Models and Requirements; 3.4 Unlicensed Spectrum and Non-3GPP Technologies for the Support of Smart Grid; 3.4.1 IEEE 802.11ah; 3.4.2 Sigfox's Ultra-Narrow Band (UNB) Approach; 3.4.3 LoRa™ Chirp Spread Spectrum Approach; 3.5 Cellular and 3GPP Technologies for the Support of Smart Grid…”
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Green communications and networking

Table of Contents: “…Green wireline communications and networking -- 3. Smart grid communications and networking.…”
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Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Systems, Transportation and Industrial Applications. by Abu-Rub, Haithem

Table of Contents: “…2.3 Renewable Energy Systems2.4 Transportation Systems; 2.5 Energy Storage Systems; 2.6 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: An Overview on Distributed Generation and Smart Grid Concepts and Technologies; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Requirements of Distributed Generation Systems and Smart Grids; 3.3 Photovoltaic Generators; 3.4 Wind and Mini-hydro Generators; 3.5 Energy Storage Systems; 3.6 Electric Vehicles; 3.7 Microgrids; 3.8 Smart Grid Issues; 3.9 Active Management of Distribution Networks; 3.10 Communication Systems in Smart Grids; 3.11 Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Real-Time Pricing.…”
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Power line communications.

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