Smart Grid Communications and Networking

One-stop reference to state-of-the-art theory, key strategies/protocols, deployment aspects, standardization activities and experimental studies of technologies for the smart grid.

This one-stop reference provides the state-of-the-art theory, key strategies, protocols, deployment aspects, standardization activities and experimental studies of communication and networking technologies for the smart grid. Expert authors provide all the essential information researchers need to progress in the field and to allow power systems engineers to optimize their communication systems.The smart grid will transform the way power is delivered, consumed and accounted for. Adding intelligence through the newly networked grid will increase reliability and power quality, improve responsiveness, increase efficiency and provide a platform for new applications. This one-stop reference covers the state-of-the-art theory, key strategies, protocols, applications, deployment aspects and experimental studies of communication and networking technologies for the smart grid. Through the book's twenty chapters, a team of expert authors cover topics ranging from architectures and models through to integration of plug-in hybrid vehicles and security. Essential information is provided for researchers to make progress in the field and to allow power systems engineers to optimize communication systems for the smart grid.