Next-Generation Power Systems

Next‑Generation Power Systems: Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle Applications is a comprehensive resource that addresses emerging issues facing the power system industry in its drive toward more sustainable, reliable, and flexible power generation. It discusses technical, operational, and grid integration challenges and solutions for large‑scale renewable energy and electric power transmission and generation, including issues related to system stability, reliability, efficiency, and capacity. Integrating foundational theory with realistic tools and applications, along with research‑related author insights, this book provides an understanding of the different challenges that exist in operating electricity grids in a sustainable and smart manner. It includes specific content on identifying the overall structure of electricity markets, creating economic models to analyze the behavior of market stakeholders, improving system performance, and managing risk in power systems. It is an invaluable resource for students and researchers focused on energy science, while also providing useful instruction to practicing engineers and professionals in the mechanical or automotive engineering fields.

Features:

• Extensive Understanding: Offers each section of this book as a series of correlated, self‑contained tutorials
• Application‑Oriented Approach: Mixes basic and advanced analytical material with business logic, case studies, and real‑life applications relevant to industry
• Focus on Disruptive Technologies: Discusses hot topics such as vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G), microgrids, smart charging, digitization, and AI‑based energy management
• Power System Challenges Tackled: Addresses grid stability, power quality, protection, reliability, and standards in high renewable and EV penetration scenarios
• Academic and Industry Relevance: Is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate classes and is used as a reference book for researchers, engineers, and policymakers