Smart grids: infrastructure, technology, and solutions

This book discusses the smart grid, currently the hottest topic in the electric utility market. It details in-development and existing technologies composing the smart grid solution framework used in electrical infrastructure. International contributors share their perspective to explore the role of the utility industry and standards in smart grid development. They detail the initiatives and organizations driving efforts. Detailing recent successful real-world implementations, this reference examines critical factors for successful smart grid deployment, from utility, regulatory, and consumer perspectives. It then explores the technologies and business drivers that will propel next-generation smart grid technology.

Smart Grid- the Plethora of Definitions. Evolution of Smart Grid. Business & Technology Drivers. Smart Grid Market. Role of the Utility Industry and Standards. Smart Grid Solution Framework. Critical Success Factors for Smart Grid Deployments. Examples of SG Successes NA and worldwide. What and When Is the Next Generation Smart Grid?