This monograph presents a wider spectrum of researches, developments, and case specific studies in the area of smart power systems and integration of renewable energy systems. The book will be for the benefit of a wider audience including researchers, postgraduate students, practicing engineers, academics, and regulatory policy makers. It covers a wide range of topics from fundamentals, and modelling and simulation aspects of traditional and smart power systems to grid integration of renewables; Micro Grids; challenges in planning and operation of a smart power system; risks, security, and stability in smart operation of a power system; and applied research in energy storage.

A unique blender of theoretical knowledge required to understand the current advances in smart grid and renewable power generation research Gives a broad knowledge of power system basics, including practical and simulated examples Presents latest advances in Smart Grids, their complexities, changes, and risks Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Fundamentals of Power Systems.- Modelling and Simulation of Power Systems.- Micro Grid Planning and Operation.- A study on Conversion Efficiency Improvement of Multi-Junction PV Cells with MPPT.- Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems- Technical Challenges, Security and Risk in Grid Integration of Renewable Energy.- Dynamic Modelling, Simulation and Control of a Commercial Building Micro Grid.- Probabilistic Methods Applied in Power and Smart Grids.- Planning and Operational Challenges in a Smart Grid.- Applied Research in Energy Storage.