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OverviewMeeting today’s energy and climate challenges require not only technological advancement but also a good understanding of stakeholders’ perceptions, political sensitivity, well-informed policy analyses and innovative interdisciplinary solutions. This book will fill this gap. This is an interdisciplinary informative book to provide a holistic and integrated understanding of the technology-stakeholder-policy interactions of smart grid technologies. The unique features of the book include the following: (a) interdisciplinary approach – by bringing in the policy dimensions to smart grid technologies; (b) global and Asian perspective and (c) learning from national case studies. This book is organised into five sections. Part 1 discusses the historical and conceptual aspects of smart grids. Part 2 introduces the technological aspects and showcase the state of the art of the technologies. Part 3 explores the policy and governance dimensions by bringing in a stakeholder perspective. Part 4 presents a collection of national case studies. Part 5 shares insights and lesson learnt and provide policy recommendations. This book showcases the state-of-the-art R&D developments and policy experiences. This book contributes to a better understanding of governance institution and policy challenges and helps formulate policy recommendations for successful smart grid deployment. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daphne Mah , Peter Hills , Victor O.K. Li , Richard BalmePublisher: Springer London Ltd Imprint: Springer London Ltd Edition: 2014 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 6.623kg ISBN: 9781447162803ISBN 10: 1447162803 Pages: 337 Publication Date: 11 August 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPART I History, Evolution and Latest Development of Smart Grids.- PART II Technical Characteristics of Smart Grids.- PART III Stakeholders in Perspective: Interests, Power, and Conflict.- PART IV National Case studies.- PART V Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |