Transmission Expansion Planning: The Network Challenges of the Energy Transition

Download or read book Transmission Expansion Planning: The Network Challenges of the Energy Transition written by Sara Lumbreras and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-19 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a panoramic look at the transformation of the transmission network in the context of the energy transition. It provides readers with basic definitions as well as details on current challenges and emerging technologies. In-depth chapters cover the integration of renewables, the particularities of planning large-scale systems, efficient reduction and solution methods, the possibilities of HVDC and super grids, distributed generation, smart grids, demand response, and new regulatory schemes. The content is complemented with case studies that highlight the importance of the power transmission network as the backbone of modern energy systems. This book will be a comprehensive reference that will be useful to both academics and practitioners.