This article reviews different kinds of models for the electric power grid that can be used to
understand the modern power system, the smart grid. From the physical network to abstract …

In the coming decades, electricity's share of total global energy is expected to continue to
grow, I and more intelligent processes will be introduced into the electric power delivery (…

“Power Grid Complexity” introduces the complex system theory known as self-organized
criticality (SOC) theory and complex network theory, and their applications to power systems. It …

The Smart Grid, regarded as the next generation power grid, uses two-way flows of electricity
and information to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery network. In this …

Provides a systems approach to sustainable green energy production and contains analytical
tools to aid in the design of renewable microgrids This book discusses the fundamental …

… Two further simplifications serve to complete the electrical equivalent model of the power
grid: • First, we assume that connection between circuits and the power grid occur at the lowest …

Most experts agree that the major blackout that affected a large part of the North American
upper Midwest and Northeast last August 14, 2003, was no anomaly and will definitely …

The integration of computing and communication capabilities with the power grid has led to
numerous vulnerabilities in the cyber-physical system (CPS). This cyber security threat can …

… But what do we mean by Power Grid in the context of the present treatment? … and distribution
Power Grid as it is essential for today’s society as an enabling infrastructure. Power Grid …

… The first step in power grid analysis … the power grid, the underlying non-linear circuit, and
the time-varying signals propagating across the chip. However, the huge size of the power grid …