The evolution of a conventional electric grid infrastructure can be dated back to 1880s when
the outstanding sources of energy were based on hydraulics and gas energy. But one …

The adoption of new means of communication in the form of internet-based communication,
power line communication, wireless communication and other communication protocols …

It is known that actual electrical grid is suffering change to become a new Smart Grid with
thousands of metering devices connected through telecommunications given intelligence to …

Smart grids represent the latest trend that has disrupted the energy supplier sector. They are
in the form of smart meters that automatically communicate power consumption data to the …

The Smart Grid is formed by many sub-networks such as the Home Area Network (HAN),
service providers, transmission, distribution, and bulk generation, operations and market …

Smart grid (Sg) is an enhanced electrical power grid that helps regulate power distribution
and communication among the users and the service providers. The upsurged growth of …

The smart grid, as the next generation of the power grid, is characterized by employing many
different types of intelligent devices, such as intelligent electronic devices located at …

Smart Grid (SG) is a major electricity trend expected to replace traditional electricity systems.
SG has faster response to electricity malfunctions and improved utilization of consumed …

Whether we consider the overall smart grid or the micro grids paradigm (as discussed in
Chap. 2), security is an important issue which cannot be overlooked. The available smart …

As a way to address issues like the depletion of energy sources and efficient energy
management through the convergence of multiple fields, interest in green energy has been …