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Guidance for security-oriented management of operational technology and insights on new cyber-physical security solutions for smart grids and renewable energy Cyber-Physical Security and Resilience for Smart Grids and Renewable Energy describes state-of-the-art technologies of cyber security approaches to increase the resilience of cyber-physical infrastructures used by power grids. It begins by presenting fundamental knowledge of cyber security, computer networks, and current physical processes of power systems with the integration of distributed energy resources. By studying the forensic analysis of representative security incidents in power grids, the author explains the fundamental construction and emerging challenges unique to today’s power grids. Cyber-Physical Security and Resilience for Smart Grids and Renewable Energy includes information on: Security methods retrofitted according to domain-specific knowledge of power systems and distributed energy resourcesPossible solutions from the perspectives of systems specification, system modeling, network programming, and formal verificationReal attack incidents and outage accidents caused by cyber-physical attacks and disruption against smart gridsCyber-Physical Security and Resilience for Smart Grids and Renewable Energy is an excellent resource for students and engineers seeking guidance for security-oriented management of operational technology. It also serves as a starting point for academic researchers exploring new cyber-physical security solutions.

Comprehensive resource discussing specific challenges and control solutions associated with operating inverter-based resources in weak grid scenarios Weak Grid Integration of Inverter-Based Resources delves into current operational challenges and control solutions associated with inverter-based resources (IBR) in weak grid scenarios, with real-world examples included throughout to elucidate key concepts. The book introduces the control architecture of IBR power plants and the underlying AC circuit topology, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the system. It discusses specific operational challenges and examines how they relate to the grid-following control system and circuit characteristics. The book also reviews various grid-forming control designs and their role in enhancing weak-grid operation, while analyzing potential challenges arising from interactions between IBRs and series or shunt compensation. In addition, it investigates the different fault behaviors associated with grid-following and grid-forming control. Written by two highly qualified experts, Weak Grid Integration of Inverter-Based Resources includes information on: IBR inverter-level and power plant-level control logicRoot causes of a variety of oscillation phenomenaImpact of series and shunt compensation on grid characteristicsStability analysis and associated modeling techniques, including complex vector-based modeling and analysis and forming customized feedback systemsFault behaviors and their connection to IBR control logicComprehensive in scope, Weak Grid Integration of Inverter-Based Resources appeals to a wide spectrum of readers in the field, including professionals in the power industry and university students in related programs of study.

Comprehensive overview of how to ensure adequate power resources in a decarbonized world powered by renewable energy Power System Resource Adequacy for Clean Energy explores and addresses the challenges and solutions associated with ensuring adequate power resources as power grids transition toward a decarbonized and renewable energy future, discussing assumptions, methodologies, modeling frameworks, detailed inputs, and result analysis. The book illustrates the methodology, approaches, and nuances of resource adequacy studies to determine seasonal planning reserve margins as well as resource peak capacity contributions to meet peak demand. The saturation effects of renewable resources and energy-limited resources are highlighted, and importance of resource adequacy verification is emphasized. Written by an expert with a wealth of real-world experience in the field, Power System Resource Adequacy for Clean Energy includes information on: The impact of climate change, seasonal planning reserve margins, multi-metric criteria for resource adequacyWind and solar generation profiles, energy storage and thermal generation modeling, and the flexibility of hydroelectric generationOperating and balancing reserve, effective load carrying capability, ­saturation effects, and marginal and average ELCCResource adequacy verification, a critical concept in ensuring that the peak demands are truly met by built resourcesPower System Resource Adequacy for Clean Energy is an excellent reference on the subject for power system planners, federal and state energy policy makers and commissioners, and professors, researchers, and graduate students in Electrical & Computer Engineering.