This book covers electric energy from alternative energy sources including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, and ocean energy. Core issues discussed include wind and solar resource estimates, characteristics of direct conversion, renewable energy analysis, electromechanical conversion, and storage devices used in alternative energy systems. Power system and smart grid issues associated with integration of renewable energy sources into the electric grid are explored in detail. Readers are encouraged to write their own solutions using the included MATLAB(R) scripts.

This introductory book covers all new and conventional aspects of distribution networks and building electrical systems. Problems, mini projects, case studies, and advanced design challenges are included in each chapter, highlighting diverse features of building industrial electrical systems such as power quality and monitoring, grid communication, distributed energy generation, microgrids, power electronics, and intelligent metering and monitoring. Readers are encouraged to write their own solutions while solving the problems, and then refer to the code provided for more complete solutions.

This book covers electric energy generation, transmission, and distribution in the context of smart grids, smart grid communication, power electronics, computational intelligence, advanced metering, and monitoring infrastructure. Core issues discussed are distribution systems as the heart of the smart grid, smart monitoring, demand side management, and smart grid design, as well as power system and smart grid issues associated with integration of renewable energy sources into the electric grid.