{"product_id":"9781464810541","title":"Practical Guidance for Defining a Smart Grid Modernization Strategy: The Case of Distribution (Revised Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Practical Guidance for Defi ning a Smart Grid Modernization Strategy: The Case of Distribution guides\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estakeholders on how utilities can defi ne their own smart grid vision, identify priorities, and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estructure investment plans. While most of these strategic aspects apply to any area of the electricity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003egrid, the book focuses on distribution. The guidance includes key building blocks for modernizing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe distribution grid and provides examples of grid modernization projects. This revised edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ealso includes key communication system requirements to support a well-functioning grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concept of the smart grid is relevant to all grids. What varies are the magnitude and type of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe incremental steps toward modernization for achieving a specifi c smart grid vision. A utility that is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eat a relatively low level of grid modernization may leapfrog one or more levels of modernization to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eachieve some of the benefi ts of the highest levels of grid modernization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmart grids impact electric distribution systems signifi cantly. In developing countries, modernizing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe distribution grid promises to benefi t the operation of electric distribution utilities in many\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand various ways. These benefi ts include improved operational effi ciency (such as reduced losses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand lower energy consumption), reduced peak demand, improved service reliability, and ability to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eaccommodate distributed generating resources without adversely impacting overall power quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical Guidance for Defi ning a Smart Grid Modernization Strategy concludes by describing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efunding and regulatory issues that may need to be taken into account when developing smart grid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eplans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe World Bank Studies series is available for free download online through the Open Knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepository (https:\/\/openknowledge.worldbank.org).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World Bank Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47057314021616,"sku":"9781464810541","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781464810541_p0.jpg?v=1763683250","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781464810541","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}