Smart Grid Applications and Developments (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014)

Meeting today's energy and climate challenges require not only technological advancement but also a good understanding of stakeholders' perceptions, political sensitivity, well-informed policy analyses and innovative interdisciplinary solutions. This book will fill this gap. This is an interdisciplinary informative book to provide a holistic and integrated understanding of the technology-stakeholder-policy interactions of smart grid technologies. The unique features of the book include the following: (a) interdisciplinary approach - by bringing in the policy dimensions to smart grid technologies; (b) global and Asian perspective and (c) learning from national case studies. This book is organised into five sections. Part 1 discusses the historical and conceptual aspects of smart grids. Part 2 introduces the technological aspects and showcase the state of the art of the technologies. Part 3 explores the policy and governance dimensions by bringing in a stakeholder perspective. Part 4 presents a collection of national case studies. Part 5 shares insights and lesson learnt and provide policy recommendations. This book showcases the state-of-the-art R&D developments and policy experiences. This book contributes to a better understanding of governance institution and policy challenges and helps formulate policy recommendations for successful smart grid deployment.

General

Imprint:	Springer London
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Green Energy and Technology
Release date:	August 2016
First published:	2014
Editors:	Daphne Mah • Peter Hills • Victor O.K. Li • Richard Balme
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	337
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
ISBN-13:	978-1-4471-7072-3
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology Promotions
LSN:	1-4471-7072-5
Barcode:	9781447170723

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