Table of Contents 1
Cover
6
Preface
9
1 Smart Grid Architecture Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Fundamentals of a Current Electric Power System
1.3 Limitations of the Traditional Power Grid
1.4 Smart Grid Definition
1.5 Smart Grid Elements
1.6 Smart Grid Control
1.7 Smart Grid Characteristics
1.8 Transformation from Traditional Grid to Smart Grid
1.9 Smart Grid Enabling Technologies
1.10 Actions for Shifting toward Smart Grid Paradigm
1.11 Highlights on Smart Grid Benefits
1.12 Smart Grid Challenges
1.13 Smart Grid Cost
1.14 Organization of the Book
References
10
2 Renewable Energy
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Description of Renewable Energy Sources
2.3 Renewable Energy: Growth, Investment, Benefits and Deployment
2.4 Smart Grid Enable Renewables
2.5 Conclusion
References
11
3 Power Electronics Converters for Distributed Generation
3.1 An Overview of Distributed Generation Systems with Power Electronics
3.2 Power Electronics for Grid‐Connected AC Smart Grid
3.3 Power Electronics Enabled Autonomous AC Power Systems
3.4 Power Electronics Enabled Autonomous DC Power Systems
3.5 Conclusion
References
12
4 Energy Storage Systems as an Enabling Technology for the Smart Grid
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Structure of Energy Storage System
4.3 Energy Storage Systems Classification and Description
4.4 Current State of Energy Storage Technologies
4.5 Techno‐Economic Characteristics of Energy Storage Systems
4.6 Selection of Energy Storage Technology for Certain Application
4.7 Energy Storage Applications
4.8 Barriers to the Deployment of Energy Storage
4.9 Energy Storage Roadmap
4.10 Conclusion
References
13
5 Microgrids
5.1 Introduction
5.2 DC Versus AC Microgrid
5.3 Microgrid Design
5.4 Microgrid Control
5.5 Microgrid Economics
5.6 Operation of Multi‐Microgrids
5.7 Microgrid Benefits
5.8 Challenges
5.9 Conclusion
References
14
6 Smart Transportation
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Electric Vehicle Topologies
6.3 Powertrain Architectures
6.4 Battery Technology
6.5 Battery Charger Technology
6.6 Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Concept
6.7 Barriers to EV Adoption
6.8
