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Next-Generation Cyber-Physical Microgrid Systems: A Practical Guide to Communication Technologies and Resilience presents the opportunities and challenges of using communication network technology to integrate distributed generation systems into microgrids. Working their way through case studies and theoretical strategies, the book's global range of authors analyze the particular needs of different system structures, including DC, AC-DC and hybrid microgrids, island-bound or grid-connected systems, and case studies in wind power and photovoltaic systems. Risks arising from the communication networks are addressed in detail, with strategies covered including modeling, cyber-physical security set-ups, applications of blockchain, demand-response analyses, and the impact and mitigation of cyber-attacks. Power-electronics interfaces for the integration of these technologies are also demonstrated and explained. With a wealth of real-world, practical advice for the implementation and protection of these communication strategies, this book will be a useful resource for researchers and industry professionals developing the sustainable energy systems of the future.

Provides a practical reference for resilience in the cyber-physical microgrid with distributed and renewable integrationSummarizes the opportunities and challenges arising from the implementation of communication technologiesIncludes simulations, models, case studies, and test codes to maximize practical application for students and professionals

This book discusses various artificial intelligence and machine learning applications concerning smart buildings. It includes how renewable energy sources are integrated into smart buildings using suitable power electronic devices. The deployment of advanced technologies with monitoring, protection, and energy management features is included, along with a case study on automation. Overall, the focus is on architecture and related applications, such as power distribution, microgrids, photovoltaic systems, and renewable energy aspects. The chapters define smart building concepts and their related benefits.FEATURES Discusses various aspects of the role of the Internet of things (IoT) and machine learning in smart buildings Explains pertinent system architecture and focuses on power generation and distribution Covers power-enabling technologies for smart cities Includes photovoltaic system-integrated smart buildingsThis book is aimed at graduate students, researchers, and professionals in building systems engineering, architectural engineering, and electrical engineering.

This book discusses various artificial intelligence and machine learning applications concerning smart buildings. It includes how renewable energy sources are integrated into smart buildings using suitable power electronic devices. The deployment of advanced technologies with monitoring, protection, and energy management features is included, along with a case study on automation. Overall, the focus is on architecture and related applications, such as power distribution, microgrids, photovoltaic systems, and renewable energy aspects. The chapters define smart building concepts and their related benefits.FEATURES Discusses various aspects of the role of the Internet of things (IoT) and machine learning in smart buildings Explains pertinent system architecture and focuses on power generation and distribution Covers power-enabling technologies for smart cities Includes photovoltaic system-integrated smart buildingsThis book is aimed at graduate students, researchers, and professionals in building systems engineering, architectural engineering, and electrical engineering.

This book explains the concept of data centers, including data collection, public parking systems, smart metering, and sanitizer dispensers. Electric urban transport systems and effective electric distribution in smart cities are discussed as well. The extensive role of power electronics in smart building applications, such as electric vehicles, rooftop terracing, and renewable energy integration, is included. Case studies on automation in smart homes and commercial and official buildings are elaborated. This book describes the complete implication of smart buildings via industrial, commercial, and community platforms.FEATURES Systematically defines energy-efficient buildings employing power consumption optimization techniques with the inclusion of renewable energy sources Covers data centers and cybersecurity with excellent data storage features for smart buildings Includes systematic and detailed strategies for building air-conditioning and lighting Details smart building security propulsionThis book is aimed at graduate students, researchers, and professionals in building systems engineering, architectural engineering, and electrical engineering.

This book explains the concept of data centers, including data collection, public parking systems, smart metering, and sanitizer dispensers. Electric urban transport systems and effective electric distribution in smart cities are discussed as well. The extensive role of power electronics in smart building applications, such as electric vehicles, rooftop terracing, and renewable energy integration, is included. Case studies on automation in smart homes and commercial and official buildings are elaborated. This book describes the complete implication of smart buildings via industrial, commercial, and community platforms.FEATURES Systematically defines energy-efficient buildings employing power consumption optimization techniques with the inclusion of renewable energy sources Covers data centers and cybersecurity with excellent data storage features for smart buildings Includes systematic and detailed strategies for building air-conditioning and lighting Details smart building security propulsionThis book is aimed at graduate students, researchers, and professionals in building systems engineering, architectural engineering, and electrical engineering.

A smart building is the state-of-art in building with features that facilitates informed decision making based on the available data through smart metering and IoT sensors. This set provides useful information for developing smart buildings including significant improvement of energy efficiency, implementation of operational improvements and targeting sustainable environment to create an effective customer experience. It includes case studies from industrial results which provide cost effective solutions and integrates the digital SCADE solution. Describes complete implication of smart buildings via industrial, commercial and community platforms Systematically defines energy-efficient buildings, employing power consumption optimization techniques with inclusion of renewable energy sources Covers data centre and cyber security with excellent data storage features for smart buildings Includes systematic and detailed strategies for building air conditioning and lighting Details smart building security propulsion.This set is aimed at graduate students, researchers and professionals in building systems, architectural, and electrical engineering.

A smart building is the state-of-art in building with features that facilitates informed decision making based on the available data through smart metering and IoT sensors. This set provides useful information for developing smart buildings including significant improvement of energy efficiency, implementation of operational improvements and targeting sustainable environment to create an effective customer experience. It includes case studies from industrial results which provide cost effective solutions and integrates the digital SCADE solution. Describes complete implication of smart buildings via industrial, commercial and community platforms Systematically defines energy-efficient buildings, employing power consumption optimization techniques with inclusion of renewable energy sources Covers data centre and cyber security with excellent data storage features for smart buildings Includes systematic and detailed strategies for building air conditioning and lighting Details smart building security propulsion.This set is aimed at graduate students, researchers and professionals in building systems, architectural, and electrical engineering.

Smart grid technologies include sensing and measurement technologies, advanced components aided with communications and control methods along with improved interfaces and decision support systems. Smart grid techniques support the extensive inclusion of clean renewable generation in power systems. Smart grid use also promotes energy saving in power systems. Cyber security objectives for the smart grid are availability, integrity and confidentiality.Five salient features of this book are as follows:AI and IoT in improving resilience of smart energy infrastructureIoT, smart grids and renewable energy: an economic approachAI and ML towards sustainable solar energyElectrical vehicles and smart gridIntelligent condition monitoring for solar and wind energy systems

Smart grid technologies include sensing and measurement technologies, advanced components aided with communications and control methods along with improved interfaces and decision support systems. Smart grid techniques support the extensive inclusion of clean renewable generation in power systems. Smart grid use also promotes energy saving in power systems. Cyber security objectives for the smart grid are availability, integrity and confidentiality.Five salient features of this book are as follows:AI and IoT in improving resilience of smart energy infrastructureIoT, smart grids and renewable energy: an economic approachAI and ML towards sustainable solar energyElectrical vehicles and smart gridIntelligent condition monitoring for solar and wind energy systems

Smart cities emanate from a smart renewable-energy-aided power grid. The smart grid technologies offer an array of benefits like reliability, availability, and resiliency. Smart grids phenomenally contribute to facilitating cities reaching those sustainability goals over time. Digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) significantly contribute to the two-way communication between utilities and customers in smart cities. Five salient features of this book are as follows: Smart grid to the smart customer Intelligent computing for smart grid applications Novel designs of IoT systems such as smart healthcare, smart transportation, smart home, smart agriculture, smart manufacturing, smart grid, smart education, smart government, smart traffic management systems Innovations in using IoT and AI in improving resilience of smart energy infrastructure Challenges and future research directions of smart city applications

Smart cities emanate from a smart renewable-energy-aided power grid. The smart grid technologies offer an array of benefits like reliability, availability, and resiliency. Smart grids phenomenally contribute to facilitating cities reaching those sustainability goals over time. Digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) significantly contribute to the two-way communication between utilities and customers in smart cities. Five salient features of this book are as follows: Smart grid to the smart customer Intelligent computing for smart grid applications Novel designs of IoT systems such as smart healthcare, smart transportation, smart home, smart agriculture, smart manufacturing, smart grid, smart education, smart government, smart traffic management systems Innovations in using IoT and AI in improving resilience of smart energy infrastructure Challenges and future research directions of smart city applications

VOLUME 1: Smart Grid technologies include sensing and measurement technologies, advanced components aided with communications and control methods along with improved interfaces and decision support systems. Smart grid techniques support the extensive inclusion of clean renewable generation in power system. Smart grid also promotes energy saving in power system. Cyber security objectives for the Smart Grid focusses on Availability, integrity, and confidentiality.5 Salient Features: 1. AI and IoT in improving resilience of Smart Energy infrastructure. 2. IoT, Smart Grids & Renewable Energy: An Economic Approach. 3. AI and ML towards Sustainable solar energy. 4. Electrical Vehicles & Smart Grid. 5. Intelligent Condition Monitoring for Solar and Wind Energy Systems.VOLUME 2: Smart cities emanate from a smart renewable energy aided power grid. The smart grid technologies offer an array of benefits like reliability, availability, and resiliency. Smart grids phenomenally contribute to facilitate cities reach those sustainability goals over time. Digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) significantly contribute to the two-way communication between utilities and customers in smart cities. 5 Salient Features: 1. Smart Grid to the Smart Customer. 2. Intelligent Computing for Smart Grid Applications. 3. Novel Designs of IoT systems such as Smart Healthcare, Smart Transportation, Smart Home, Smart Agriculture, Smart Manufacturing, Smart Grid, Smart Education, Smart Government, Smart Traffic Management System,etc. 4. Innovations in Using IoT and AI in improving resilience of Smart Energy infrastructure. 5. Challenges and Future Research Directions of Smart City Applications.

VOLUME 1: Smart Grid technologies include sensing and measurement technologies, advanced components aided with communications and control methods along with improved interfaces and decision support systems. Smart grid techniques support the extensive inclusion of clean renewable generation in power system. Smart grid also promotes energy saving in power system. Cyber security objectives for the Smart Grid focusses on Availability, integrity, and confidentiality.5 Salient Features: 1. AI and IoT in improving resilience of Smart Energy infrastructure. 2. IoT, Smart Grids & Renewable Energy: An Economic Approach. 3. AI and ML towards Sustainable solar energy. 4. Electrical Vehicles & Smart Grid. 5. Intelligent Condition Monitoring for Solar and Wind Energy Systems.VOLUME 2: Smart cities emanate from a smart renewable energy aided power grid. The smart grid technologies offer an array of benefits like reliability, availability, and resiliency. Smart grids phenomenally contribute to facilitate cities reach those sustainability goals over time. Digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) significantly contribute to the two-way communication between utilities and customers in smart cities. 5 Salient Features: 1. Smart Grid to the Smart Customer. 2. Intelligent Computing for Smart Grid Applications. 3. Novel Designs of IoT systems such as Smart Healthcare, Smart Transportation, Smart Home, Smart Agriculture, Smart Manufacturing, Smart Grid, Smart Education, Smart Government, Smart Traffic Management System,etc. 4. Innovations in Using IoT and AI in improving resilience of Smart Energy infrastructure. 5. Challenges and Future Research Directions of Smart City Applications.

This reference text presents a threat to IoT Security and their Mitigation Strategies in Smart Grid. It further discusses aspects of adaptive demand response management, multiport converter topology and voltage stability in smart grid. Internet of Things-based prioritized load management technique for PV battery-powered buildings is illustrated. Importance of Zero energy buildings, sustainable farming and E-vehicles are discussed. Case Studies on Optimal DG Planning are presented.This book:· Discusses threats to the Internet of Things security and their mitigation strategies in the smart grid. · Adaptive Demand Response Management, Multiport converters and Voltage Stability in Smart Grids. · Zero Energy Buildings, Sustainable Farming and E-vehicles Deployment in Smart Grids.· Case Studies on Optimal DG Planning.· Covers a multi-objective optimal power flow algorithm for optimal performance in the distribution system, and a techno-economical optimal solution for the distribution system. It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, computer science and engineering, and environmental engineering.

This book discusses concepts such as sustainable and smart ecosystems, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and recycling and waste reduction involving collection, treatment, and recycling of wastewater. It further presents the case studies and applications of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.Key Features:Discusses zero carbon structures and communities, climate change mitigation, intelligent infrastructure, and smart gridsHighlights the importance of urban planning and design, rules, laws, accreditation, economics, and policyCovers critical infrastructure protection, encompassing difficulties with cyber-physical system stability, security, privacy, and forensicsShowcases behaviour analysis, change, observation in urban communities, resilience, and social effects of citiesPresents case studies on deploying big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in different sectors of smart citiesThis book is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, environmental engineering, and computer engineering.

This comprehensive guide explores the integration of information systems and applications in smart buildings, emphasizing their crucial role in achieving a low-carbon economy through optimal energy efficiency and cost reduction.The book provides cutting-edge insights into smart energy planning, including tidal energy forecasting using machine learning algorithms like XGBoost and LSTM, and IoT-driven weather monitoring systems for urban smart buildings. Key features include practical implementations of serverless file management systems, PLC automation for Industry 4.0 applications, and FPGA-based solar-powered EV charging stations supporting sustainable infrastructure. Readers benefit from comprehensive coverage of cognitive security systems, GPS-integrated building automation, and ESP32-powered smart home automation. The publication addresses critical security considerations through vulnerability analysis in smart meters, ensuring robust implementations. These technologies enable significant energy efficiency improvements, operational cost savings, and enhanced property values while supporting sustainable environmental practices.This publication serves developing and third-world nations where smart building technology is evolving, making it particularly relevant for universities, engineers, architects, and real estate entities implementing advanced building automation systems. The primary audience includes engineering professionals, construction organizations, property managers, and IT specialists requiring practical guidance for creating outstanding customer experiences while achieving substantial energy efficiency gains. The book also appeals to academic researchers, graduate students, and industry professionals focused on sustainable building design and smart city development initiatives.

SMART GRIDS for SMART CITIES Written and edited by a team of experts in the field, this first volume in a two-volume set focuses on an interdisciplinary perspective on the financial, environmental, and other benefits of smart grid technologies and solutions for smart cities. What makes a regular electric grid a “smart” grid? It comes down to digital technologies that enable two-way communication between a utility and its customers, as opposed to the traditional electric grid, where power flows in one direction. Based on statistics and available research, smart grids globally attract the largest investment venues in smart cities. Smart grids and city buildings that are connected in smart cities contribute to significant financial savings and improve the economy. The smart grid has many components, including controls, computers, automation, and new technologies and equipment working together. These technologies cooperate with the electrical grid to respond digitally to our quickly changing electric demand. The investment in smart grid technology also has certain challenges. The interconnected feature of smart grids is valuable, but it tremendously increases their susceptibility to threats. It is crucial to secure smart grids wherein many technologies are employed to increase real-time situational awareness and the ability to support renewables, as well as system automation to increase the reliability, efficiency, and safety of the electric grid. This exciting new volume covers all of these technologies, including the basic concepts and the problems and solutions involved with the practical applications in the real world. Whether for the veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any library.

What makes a regular electric grid a “smart” grid? It basically comes down to digital technologies that enable two-way communication between a utility and its customers, as opposed to the traditional electric grid, where power flows in one direction.  Based on statistics and available research, smart grids globally attract the largest investment venues in smart cities. Smart grids and city buildings that are connected in smart cities contribute to significant financial savings and contribute to improve the economy. The smart grid has a multitude of components, including controls, computers, automation, and new technologies and equipment working together.  These technologies work in conjunction with the electrical grid to respond digitally to our quickly changing electric demand.  The investment in smart grid technology also has certain challenges. The interconnected feature of smart grids is valuable, but it tremendously increases their susceptibility to threats. It is crucial to make sure that smart grids are made secure wherein number of technologies are employed to increase the real-time situational awareness and the ability to support renewables and system automation to increase the reliability, efficiency and safety of the electric grid.  This exciting new volume covers all of these technologies, including the basic concepts and the problems and solutions involved with the practical applications in the real world. Whether for the veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any library.

SMART GRIDS for SMART CITIES Written and edited by a team of experts in the field, this second volume in a two-volume set focuses on an interdisciplinary perspective on the financial, environmental, and other benefits of smart grid technologies and solutions for smart cities. This second volume in this groundbreaking two-volume set continues the authors’ and editors’ mission to present the concepts and best practices of smart grids and how they can be utilized within the framework of a technological tapestry to create smart cities. Continuing to go through the challenges and their practical solutions, this second volume includes chapters on waste management, e-waste, automotive and transportation engineering, and how internet-of-things can be utilized within these “smart” technologies, and many others. Like its predecessor, this exciting new volume covers all of these technologies, including the basic concepts and the problems and solutions involved with practical applications in the real world. Whether for the veteran engineer or scientist, the student, or a manager or other technician working in the field, this volume is a must-have for any library.

Digital CitiesIn the era of high urbanization, there is a rapid shift in people's demands and needs for housing and accommodations. These demands require city planners to create technology-friendly and future-looking designs for the world's growing population. The concept of the smart city combines the principle of sustainability with optimal utilization of resources to help reduce overconsumption of resources, ensuring these necessities for future generations. However, this concept has bombarded the market with an exponentially growing number of applications and technologies across many sectors affecting our daily lives, such as surveillance, HVAC, security, and emergency response. Digital Cities uses real-world cases studies and expert insights to comprehensively explore the innovative technologies changing the landscape of smart city planning.

Written and edited by a team of experts in the field, this groundbreaking new volume from Wiley-Scrivener offers the latest trends, processes, and breakthroughs in biomass and solar-powered technologies aimed at marching toward sustainable digital cities. This exciting new volume includes the research contribution of experts in solar and biomass-powered digital cities, incorporating sustainability by embedding computing and communication in day-to-day smart city applications. This book will be of immense use to practitioners in industries focusing on adaptive configuration and optimization in smart city systems. A wide array of smart city applications is also discussed with suitable use cases. The contributors to this book include renowned academics, industry practitioners, and researchers. Through case studies, it offers a rigorous introduction to the theoretical foundations, techniques, and practical solutions in this exciting area. Building smart cities with effective communication, control, intelligence, and security is discussed from societal and research perspectives. Whether for the veteran engineer, new hire, or student, this is a must-have volume for any library.

Smart Grids as Cyber Physical Systems, a new two-volume set from Wiley-Scrivener, provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental security of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, offering clarity on specific operating and security issues that may arise that deteriorate the overall operation and efficiency of smart grid systems. It also provides techniques to monitor and protect systems, as well as aids for designing a threat-free system.  This title discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) may be extensively deployed in the prediction of energy generation, electric grid-related line loss prediction, load forecasting, and for predicting equipment failure prevention. It also discusses power generation systems, building service systems, and explores advances in machine learning, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, and hybrid mechanisms. Additionally, we will explore research contribution of experts in CPS infrastructure systems, incorporating sustainability by embedding computing and communication in day-to-day smart grid applications. This book will be of immense use to practitioners in industries focusing on adaptive configuration and optimization in smart grid systems. Through case studies, it offers a rigorous introduction to the theoretical foundations, techniques, and practical solutions CPS offers. Building CPS with effective communication, control, intelligence, and security is discussed from societal and research perspectives and a forum for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas and achieve progress in CPS is provided by highlighting applications, advances, and research challenges. This book offers a comprehensive look at ICS cyber threats, attacks, metrics, risk, situational awareness, intrusion detection, and security testing, providing a valuable reference set for current system owners who wish to configure and operate their ICSs securely.