Evolution of Smart Grids

• Main Authors: Fadlullah, Zubair Md (Author), Kato, Nei (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering,
• Subjects: Computer science.; Computer communication systems.; Computers.; Electrical engineering.; Computer Science.; Computer Communication Networks.; Information Systems and Communication Service.; Communications Engineering, Networks.

This SpringerBrief explores the opportunities and challenges posed by the smart grid. The evolution of the smart grid should allow consumers to directly communicate with their utility provider. However, complex issues such as architecture with legacy support, varying demand response and load managem...